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Going to college<\/span> is expensive. Between tuition, textbooks, and beer, there isn\u2019t always a lot of wiggle room in the budget. Tack on the skyrocketing cost of living<\/a>, and you might be wondering just how you\u2019re supposed to manage your money. One way to stretch those dollars further is by taking advantage of student discounts. A valid .edu email address can help you save on plenty of necessities, with a little left over for binge-watching on Netflix or cheap food delivery. We\u2019ve rounded up our favorite student discounts below.<\/p>\n

Updated August 2024: We refreshed this guide with updated links.<\/em><\/p>\n

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How to Qualify for .Edu Discounts<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

In the good old days, it was easy to cheat your way into student discounts. You could photoshop a student ID or snag a fake email address for $5 after a Google search. But thanks to third-party verification services, it\u2019s now almost impossible (and in some cases, illegal) to obtain and use a fake qualifying email.<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t advise attempting to get a student email address if you aren\u2019t actually a student. But some educational discounts can also be used by teachers, parents of students, or alumni. Sometimes getting a student discount is as simple as confirming a code sent from the retailer to the email in question. Other times they rely on third-party services like Unidays<\/strong><\/a> to verify your student status after you upload a photo of your school ID. Your school may also have its own portal to verify your account.<\/p>\n

Once verified, you can take advantage of student discounts either on the Unidays website<\/a> or by logging in to your Unidays account when prompted at stores that use it as an authentication method. ID Me<\/a>,<\/strong> Sheer ID<\/strong><\/a>, and Student Beans<\/strong><\/a> are other services that act as a verification method and shopping portal.<\/p>\n

Tech Deals<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Whether you need headphones, a laptop, or a USB-C dongle, there are probably a few gadgets on your school shopping list. The stores below offer student discounts on all of the gadgets and gizmos you could need. Check out our buying guides<\/a>, like the Best Dorm Gear<\/a>, Best Laptops<\/a>, and Best Keyboards<\/a>, for WIRED-tested recommendations.<\/p>\n

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