Save money with your student id card
Student Discount Cards – How to Save Money With Your Student ID Card
Statistics show that the average 2016 Graduate has over $37,000 in Student Debt. This is up 6% from the year before and is now the second largest consumer debt category. It is our mission to teach students how they can reduce their education expenses and save their hard-earned money. Below is a list of resources and tools students can utilize with their Student ID Cards.
Save Money on Transit
Students can avoid paying for gas and car expenses by taking the train or carpooling.
Some universities and colleges like American University include the cost of transit in students’ tuition, so it is recommended that students inquire with their respective financial aid offices or check with the registrar for details. Another way to save money is through the MTA All Access College Transit Pass, which is available to students currently taking classes at participating Maryland area colleges, universities, trade and technical schools. The pass allows students to use the MTA an unlimited number of times for just $50 a month.
Whether you take the MTA to school, shopping, sightseeing, nightlife, sporting events, and more, your All Access College Transit Pass will help you enjoy the freedom of unlimited, discounted travel throughout the Baltimore Metropolitan area.
Who can sign up for the MTA All Access College Transit Pass?
The pass is available through schools that are enrolled in the program. If your school participates in the program, find out how to enroll through your school administration.
For tips on starting a car pool click here.
Save Money on Bank Account Fees
Students are encouraged to shop around for financial institutions that offer free or discounted bank fees for College Students. Chase College Checking offers both a discounted and a $0 bank fee account when proof of student status is provided. Registered students should call their local financial institution and ask how they can help make college more affordable.
Save Money on College Text Books
Some colleges and universities offer a textbook exchange program for students. If not, enlist a student organization to hang flyers and bring it up during orientation. Budget conscious students can take this a step further by sourcing free textbooks on campus, checking local classifieds or searching for them online. Although students may not be able to find every textbook they need, finding 1 or 2 can result in hundreds of dollars in savings. Check out our post on Free Downloadable Textbooks.
The New York Times gives students access to the world with 50% off online subscriptions with their exclusive academic rate.
Save Money on Supplies for School
Having a computer and basic office programs is essential for any student in today’s day and age. Microsoft Office 365 (which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and now Microsoft Teams) is free for students with a valid student email address. Apple has special Education Pricing for current and newly accepted university students and their parents. Students who opt for pen and paper can get up to 30% off office supplies from FedEx. With 60% off Creative Cloud, students will have access to every Adobe app available.
Save Money on Entertainment
Many universities provide students with free tickets to local events and art exhibits. One example is the Arts Initiative from Columbia University in NYC which offers students free access to 30 New York City museums and discounted access to many shows and performances from cabaret to ballet, from stand up comedy to concerts.
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