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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.

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.

How much will back to college spending cost families this year? According to the National Retail Federation, an average of about $1,326 when you factor in things like tech, school supplies, clothing, and dorm furniture. *** Hearst data team analyzed back to college spending data over the last 10 years and found that costs have increased *** whopping 50% compared to 26% for K-12 spending. So how can you cut costs besides shopping during sales and buying. Supplies. Another way to save student discounts. Here are *** few we've found. Target is offering *** one-time 20% off discount for students through September 27 through its Free Circle program. For tech-like laptops, Apple, Dell, and HP all have education platforms on their websites where students can get discounts. And to search through discounts across categories like clothing, office supplies, and home gear, be sure to sign up for these websites Unidays, Student Beans, and ID.me. It also never hurts to ask about student discounts when out at local stores and restaurants. Just make sure you have your student ID if they need to see it. In Washington, I'm Amy Lou.
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Updated: 2:08 PM CDT Jul 17, 2025
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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.

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Updated: 2:08 PM CDT Jul 17, 2025
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Back-to-college spending can add up fast, with families of college students expected to spend an average of $1,325.85 this year, according to the National Retail Federation. 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 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 Apple, Dell and HP.Student discount platformsWebsites like Unidays, Student Beans and ID.me provide access to discounts across categories such as clothing, office supplies and home essentials. What else to knowMost 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.

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.

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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.