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Being a student can really stretch your patience, time management skills and budget, but it also comes with some surprising perks. This year, JCCC students have a huge variety of discounts using their student ID card. Here are some of the best student discounts to use in college during 2025.

JCCC Campus Student Discounts

• Receive a 15% discount when you register and pay for three or more Workforce Development & Continuing Education courses in a single transaction. https://www.jccc.edu/student-resources/ce-student-resources/ce-take-3.html

• As a current JCCC student, you can purchase $5 tickets to the Midwest Trust Center Series.

https://www.jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events/student-pas-tickets.html

•  JCCC’s Automotive Program offers incredible discounts to students and faculty. https://blogs.jccc.edu/messenger/2025/10/01/how-to-college-deals-on-dental-treatment-and-car-maintenance-sober-fest-board-of-trustees-election/
• For as low as 10$, JCCC Dental Hygiene students provide services in SCI 210 under the supervision of dentists and registered dental hygienists.

ARTS And Entertainment Student Discounts

•  Royals tickets discount offer to all students, faculty and employees for the 2025 season! https://www.gofevo.com/event/Jcccdiscounted220250702-094526026

• Hulu 1.99 https://www.hulu.com/student

• AMC Theaters, Special student pricing every day at AMC Theatres! Bring your student ID to the box office and save big on tickets for the latest movies! Students Always Save at AMC

Electronics and software Discounts

• Apple cuts the price on Macs, iPads and Accessories and Apple Care for college students (and their parents) year round. Look for the “Education Pricing” symbol to find eligible products.https://www.apple.com/us-edu/store

Food and Dining Discounts

• Fast food restaurants offer a 10% discount to students, although locations and discounted items may vary. These include chains such as Chick-fil-A, Arby’s, Chipotle, McDonald’s, Dunkin’ and Taco Bell. You may have to ask about the discount and show a valid college ID.
  • Subway has a 10% discount for students.
• Pizza purveyors Papa John’s, Domino’s and Pizza Hut also offer student discounts – and your local, independently run pizza joint may have special offers for students.
• DoorDash offers a Student DashPass Plan at $4.99/month, which is a savings of $5/month.
• AT&T offers savings of up to $10/month per line on AT&T Unlimited Premium.

Transportation Student Discounts

• On Amtrak, students receive a 15% discount on train travel and other purchases.

Insurance Student Discounts

• Farmers Insurance offers full-time students under the age of 25 a Farmers Student Discount if they have qualifying grades or test scores.
• Geico gives full-time students in good academic standing 15% off of some coverages. Talk to your local agent for more information.
• Nationwide Insurance offers a discount to students between the ages of 16 and 24 on their car insurance if they maintain a “B” average or higher. Students must be full-time high school or college students to qualify for the student insurance discount rate.
• Progressive offers insurance discounts for full-time students under the age of 23 who maintain a “B” average or higher, or who drive while they are under the age of 18. Students attending college 100 miles or more from home may also qualify for a discount. Discounts vary by state.
• State Farm offers drivers under 25 discounted insurance if they maintain good grades, attend college 100 miles or more from home, or enroll in State Farm’s driver training program.
• Allstate offers discounted car insurance rates for full-time, unmarried students under the age of 25. Visit Allstate’s website or talk to your local agent to learn more.

APP, MUSIC and MEDIA Student Discounts

• Amazon offers six months of Amazon Prime free for students. After that period, students are eligible for a discounted rate with all Amazon Prime Student benefits.
• Apple Music offers college students a discounted monthly rate for up to 48 months. The student subscription also includes Apple TV+ for a limited time. To be eligible, students must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or be enrolled in an equivalent higher-education program.
• SoundCloud offers verified students a 30-day free trial of SoundCloud Go+ then 50% off per month.
• Spotify offers eligible college students a discount on Student Premium.
• YouTube Premium offers verified students a one-month free trial. After the trial period is over, students can pay $7.99/month, which is a savings of $6/month.

Retail Student Discounts

• Amazon offers six months free of Amazon Prime Student.
• The North Face offers a 10% discount to eligible college students in the U.S.
• Tommy Hilfiger offers students 15% off in-store and online.
• Vera Bradley offers a 10% discount online.
• Sam’s Club offers a 60% discount on a Club Membership https://help.samsclub.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3938/~/college-students-membership-discount

You can find student discounts by visiting sites like UNIDAYS and Student Beans. These sites offer exclusive student deals and benefits on many brands of clothing, entertainment, technology and more. Businesses, local and nationwide, may offer student discounts even if they don’t advertise them. No matter where you shop, ask if a student discount is available. Always carry your student ID with you, so you can utilize it everywhere you go.

Keep an eye out for student discounts—little savings now can grow into big savings later. You’d be surprised how much you can save just by knocking $5 off or taking 10% off each purchase. Using these discounts helps you manage your budget and start saving for what’s ahead, so bring your college ID everywhere and enjoy the perks of being a student while you still can.