15 Retailers That Offer Student Discounts
15 Retailers and Apps That Offer Student Discounts
A guide for students who love to shop, but are on a budget
Love to shop but have a limited budget? Not to worry. Many national and local retailers offer discounts to college students that can result in substantial savings. Simply show your Terrier ID card, and you can save as much as 15 percent on items from housewares to apparel. Check out our list of 15 stores that could save you money. Many have more have one spot in and around Boston. So before you head out to do fall shopping, check out our list. You’ll be glad you did.
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ASOS, the popular British online fashion and cosmetics retailer, offers stylish clothing lines for both men and women. It’s a must for anyone looking for the latest in trendy fashion, whether hoodies and jeans or evening wear. You’ll also find sunglasses, bags, scarves, hats, watches, jewelry, and gift items. The website also sells face and body products.
Discount: 10 percent off with your .edu email address
Location: Online
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This popular high-end furniture chain has a store in the heart of Fenway, conveniently close to campus. While the furniture may be out of most students’ price range, you’ll find bedding, rugs, kitchenware, pillows, and more for a dorm room or apartment.
Discount: 15 percent off with student ID
Location: 160 Brookline Ave., Boston
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GrubHub is the indispensable online food delivery company for those who prefer to order in from local restaurants rather than cook their own meals. Food is delivered right to your door. Among the local restaurants offering GrubHub delivery are T-Anthony’s, Sweetgreen, and Zaftigs.
Discount: 20 percent off orders of $10 or more
Location: Online
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All you need to use this free app is a valid student email address. Unidays provides discount codes for various retailers, like Levi’s, Asos, Express, Apple, Seamless, Hollister, and more. Most discounts are good for online shopping only. Sign up and check out a complete list of discounts here.
Discount: Varies based on the item
Location: Online
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Designed for college students, Amazon Prime Student is a six-month trial service that offers two-day free delivery on all Amazon orders, unlimited streaming of Prime movies and TV shows, 20 percent off preorder and new release video games, and exclusive deals on phone cases, snacks, apparel, personal care, and more. At the end of the six-month trial, students can enroll in Amazon Prime at half the usual cost. You’ll need a valid student email address.
Discount: The six-month trial period is free. Students are then eligible for half off regular Amazon Prime membership ($6.49 a month).
Location: Online
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Apple provides discounts on numerous electronics, including $200 off on iPads and MacBooks, to students with a valid BU ID. You can also get discounts on Apple’s popular music subscription (free for the first six months, and then half price, $4.99 per month).
Discount: Discount depends on the product—see website for details,
Locations: 815 Boylston St., Boston; Shops at Chestnut Hill, 199 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill; CambridgeSide Galleria, 100 CambridgeSide Place, Cambridge
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One of the world’s most respected and widely read newspapers, the New York Times is indispensable reading, regardless of your major. It offers a great online student discount, making it easy to stay up-to-date on breaking news.
Discount: Free for the first four weeks and then $1 a week (online subscription only)
Location: Online
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Moleskine is known for its timeless, elegant notebooks, planners, wallets, and pens. You’ll find classic black notebooks and special edition notebooks, with themes ranging from Harry Potter to Bob Dylan, and for an extra $7, personalized notebooks and planners.
Discount: 15 percent off with student ID
Locations: Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Boston; 35a Brattle St., Harvard Square, Cambridge
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Have a big event or a job interview and want to look your best? National salon chain Dry Bar is known for its blowouts (wash included). It also sells a range of popular hair-care products. View the “lookbook” here.
Discount: 15 percent off online and in store
Locations: 234 Clarendon St., Boston; 210 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill
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If you’re looking for reasonably priced jeans or a timeless top, clothing and accessories store American Eagle Outfitters is the place for you. The store sells men’s and women’s apparel: jeans, hoodies, sweaters, jackets, coats, and more. It emphasizes body-positivity and diversity, with women’s sizes from 00 to 24 and extra-short to extra-long. Partner store Aerie carries comfortable undergarments.
Discount: 20 percent off
Locations: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 200 State St., Space C1, Boston; Cambridgeside Galleria, 100 CambridgeSide Place, Cambridge
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Whether you’re looking for a great pair of running shoes, sweatshirts, fleece tops, or running shorts and pants, Adidas has it all. This longtime favorite of athletes is renowned for its durable sportswear.
Discount: 15 percent off and free shipping, online only
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Madewell is known for its colorful women’s tees, dresses, sweaters, skirts, and accessories, as well as for its sustainably produced denim jeans. The company recently launched a men’s clothing line, available at the Newbury Street location. Popular labels include Brixton, Madewell x Lively, Madewell x Penfield, and Vans.
Discount: 15 percent off online and in-store (20 percent during September only)
Locations: 329 Newbury St., Boston; Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Boston
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A must for those who prefer a preppy, tailored look, J. Crew offers classic clothing and accessories for men, women, and children. Among the brand names are Banjanan, Hatch, and Tribe Alive. You’ll find tweed blazers, turtleneck sweater dresses, and plenty of cashmere—suitable for the cold-weather months ahead.
Discount: 15 percent off online and in store
Locations: Copley Place, 100 Huntington Ave., Boston; Shops at Chestnut Hill, 199 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill; Cambridgeside Galleria, 100 CambridgeSide Place, Cambridge
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A self-described “preppy chain for the whole family,” Vineyard Vines offers a wide range of button-down shirts, polos, blazers, sweaters, pants, ties, and belts, as well as colorful shorts for men and blouses, skirts, and shorts for women.
Discount: 15 percent off with student ID
Locations: Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Boston; Shops at Chestnut Hill, 199 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill
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Love to cook, but unsure what to buy? Hello Fresh is for you. The online food delivery service provides ingredients and recipes for easy-to-make and nutritious meals. The service has four meal-plan options: meat and veggie, veggie, family friendly, and low calorie. You can choose how many people you want to feed and how many recipes/meals to order each week.
Discount: 15 percent off every box subscription when you sign up as a new customer
Location: Online
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