Target, tech and more: Student discounts to know
College spending has surged 50% over the last decade. These student discounts can help you save money.
College spending has surged 50% over the last decade. These student discounts can help you save money.
College spending has surged 50% over the last decade. These student discounts can help you save money.
Back-to-college spending can add up fast, with families of college students expected to spend an average of $1,325.85 this year,
Our Hearst Data team looked at back-to-school spending data from the National Retail Federation, finding that college spending has increased a whopping 50% over the last decade, compared with 26% for K-12 spending.
One way to save? Taking advantage of student discounts. Here are some that we found.
Target
is offering a one-time, 20% discount for students through its free Circle program until Sept. 27.
Technology expenses
For technology purchases, students can find discounts through education platforms on websites for , and .
Student discount platforms
Websites like , and provide access to discounts across categories such as clothing, office supplies and home essentials.
What else to know
Most student discounts require verification of enrollment in higher education. You can typically verify your student status by entering your student email or showing your student ID. Sometimes, high school students may even qualify. The bottom line, especially when shopping locally, is always to ask if a student discount is available, and keep your student ID handy.