We all know that college is really expensive. Stuff like textbooks, computers and dorm room supplies can set you back thousands of dollars.
That is why the Student On Campus team have decided to compile a definitive list of websites that can help you save money during college. Happy saving!
U.S.A
1. BookRenter.com
BookRenter is focused on saving college students thousands of dollars a year on their textbooks. They rent cheap college textbooks at 75% off the retail price – this coupled with highest quality books same 2 day delivery and free shipping both ways makes BookRenter.com a one stop shop for all students. BookRenter.com also believe in giving back, so with every textbook rental order, Bookrenter.com makes a donation to First Book to put new books in the hands of children in need.
2. eCampus
3. Academic Superstore
Academic Superstore has consistently been the fastest-growing, education-focused retailer in North America. They are committed exclusively to academic customers, offering thousands of top hardware and full-version software titles at great discounts. They have partnered with the top technology manufacturers including Adobe, Microsoft, Sibelius, Sony Media Software, and Wacom, to bring excellent service and prices which are available only to students
4. Student Savings Club
Student Savings Club provides local and national discounts to college and university students across the country.
As a student, you’re entitled to student discounts at lots of local businesses. With STUDENT SAVINGS CLUB, all you have to do is show your school ID. Click to find your school, and see all the places where you can get student discounts that save you money.
5. Student Book World
StudentBookWorld is a place where you will find 250,000 stock books at discount prices. Now in their seventh year of trading, they supply a huge range of books in every category. Use their fast search engine or just browse through the categories. StudentBookWorld.com aims to offer all books at discounted prices, some at discounts of up to 30%
6. Student Bistro
StudentBistro.com is devoted to compiling unsurpassed student discount information in a user-friendly format. Why pay for a student discount card when you can obtain the same online coupon savings totally free?! National student discounts are available for a variety of quality goods and services:
bullet Find discount apartment and dorm furnishings, cheap new and used textbooks, discounted clothing, student discount computers and electronics, food and grocery deals, discount music, video and DVD, student discount software, airfare and student discounts for travel and more.
7. Student Advantage
Students save money near campus and online with Student Advantage every day on food, travel, school supplies and more. Sign up today and start saving on everything you need from textbooks to pizza, laptops to posters and everything in between.
Click here to save $10 on your Student Advantage card!
8. College Parents Of America
If you are the parent of a college student, you know the cost of higher education is not limited to tuition. If your child has not yet started college … well, the added cost of travel, school supplies and general living expenses may come as an unwelcome surprise.
That’s why College Parents of America has begun (and continues) to forge partnerships with select companies – to provide our members with valuable discounts, deals and special offers on products and services necessary in the years prior to and during college.
9. Student Shoppers Resource
If you disregard the 90s site design, you will find some great student deals here. Items range from posters to textbooks to laptops and accessories.
10. STA Travel
STA Travel, the world’s largest student and youth travel agency, beats any price! Every day we’re working with our partners around the globe to get you the cheapest, most flexible flights and top-rated accommodations. Ask your STA Travel expert about discount flight options from your city to get you started on your summer adventures.
11. Apple Store Education
Save hundreds of Dollars on the most popular student item – the MacBook.
12. Student City
At StudentCity, we’re dedicated to helping you celebrate your college years through travel. In fact, it’s all we do. We specialize in providing you with The Ultimate Spring Break Experience with all-inclusive packages, free extras, flexible payment plans and more at the lowest prices. And we’re with you every step of the way. From the planning stage to the travel stage and beyond, our team of travel professionals will do everything we can to ensure you have an unforgettable Spring Break vacation experience.
U.K.
13. Student Beans
Studentbeans.com is an essential part of the uni lifestyle – much like the student favourite baked beans. We help students to stretch their loan with our unique range of discount vouchers and special offers from some of the UK’s top companies. The site provides UK students with a valuable resource to help them make the most of their university experience, and gives brands unrivalled access to a loyal student audience.
14. Employment4Students
A UK website dedicated to helping students and young people save and make money. They now have over 250,000 students visiting them every month to access a wide range of latest offers, deals and discounts so they can save money. Those same young people and jobseekers also visit their site to see the hundreds of job opportunities listed at Employment4students.
Other UK student discounts:
Amazon.co.uk: An NUS Extra card gets you a 5% discount off books/DVDs/CDs.
Apple: 13-14% off all macs which makes them a great deal. Also around September look out for them, get a mac get an iPod nano or touch free back to school discount.
Arcadia (Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins, Burton): 10% off
Cineworld Student price tickets.
Claire’s Accessories: 10% with NUS
Dominos: Offer student discount.
Empire Cinemas Student price tickets with NUS Card only.
Game: Offer 10%.
GAP: 10% off.
HMV: Ask for a HMV student card in the store, and you can subsequently use this card either in-store or online to get a 10% discount. (no more available this academic year)
La Senza: 10% off full price merchandise.
Mcdonalds: Free hamburger, cheesburger or mcflurry when purchasing a meal with your NUS card (Participating restaurants).
Microsoft: Students get Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 for £38.95 with The Ultimate Steal (university email address required).
Microzine: 10% off.
Software4Students: You can get all office editions (mac as well) for under £40 along with other software. Open to sixth formers as well
New look: 10% off males and females clothes. (often have special 20% off for a couple of weeks)
Office: 10% off in store
Play.com: 5% off all items with a valid UCAS card
Ryman’s: (Am unsure if this is only for certain stores) 10% off.
Shakeaway: 10% off with NUS card / University ID
Slater Menswear: 20% off hirewear
SNAPfax gets you various discounts with both local and UK wide shops, restaurants, takeaways, cinemas, bars, pubs and more.
Superdrug: 10% with valid student ID (Only on purchases over £10, with a valid NUS card or UCAS card)
Warehouse: 10% off all year round with NUS card; occasional 20% off events
