Photo by Bruna Pacheco
Everyone and their mothers know that college is expensive. Luckily, starving college students can receive a discount at clothing stores, insurance companies, phone companies and fast food restaurants — all you have to do is show your valid college ID. Here are 23 places for you to take advantage of that discount:
- Banana Republic — 15% off.
Check out Banana Republic to fool your professors into thinking you have your life together by wearing something other than a 2XL shirt and a pair of shorts.
- Charolette Russe – 10% off.
Ladies, at some point, a date is going to come up. Pick up a cute new sundress or romper for a discount — just in case.
- Kate Spade – 15% off.
Need a nice gift for a birthday or Christmas? Why not treat mom or your sister to a new Kate Spade bag?
- Express – 15% off.
Interviews are a part of growing up. Express is there to offer you 15% off to help you dress the part.
- Forever 21 — 10% off.
If you’ve been dying for a leather jacket that looks cute from the front but says “Tacos Rule” on the back, this is your place.
- Levi’s – 15% off.
Guys, jeans and boots are a girl’s weakness. You’re welcome.
- Geico — 15% off with a B average.
When they said that 15 minutes could save you 15% or more on car insurance, they really weren’t lying.
- Esurance — 15% off with a B average
For insurance in the modern world, you’re gonna need that discount.
- All state — 20% off with a B average.
You’ll be in extra good hands with 20% off.
- State Farm — 25% off with a B average.
Jake from a State Farm will help you save money now so you can buy some khakis later.
- T-Mobile — 10% off.
Not only do they include Netflix in your phone plan, they also give you 10% off.
- Fed Ex — 20-30% off, depending on the package.
For those who rent their books, here’s a way to save some money on returns.
- Apple Music — $5 a month with a .edu email.
Avoid ads and limited skips for just $5 with Apple Music. Worth it.
- Dairy Queen — 10% off.
What college student doesn’t need a midnight ice cream run at least once a week?
- Buffalo Wild Wings — 10% off.
Thursday’s 60-cent boneless wings just got better.
- McDonald’s — 10% off
I’m lovin’ that.
- Arby’s –10% off.
Coach Kahnt, this one’s for you. If only they offered a coach’s discount…
- Chipotle — free drink.
Now you can pay for the extra guacamole and not go broke.
- Waffle House — 10% off.
Good food fast and cheap.
- Chick-Fil-A — free drink.
They may be closed on Sundays, but that’s about the only disappointing thing about Chick-Fil-A.
- Qdoba — $5 burrito meal.
They haven’t given anyone salmonella yet and they offer a meal for $5? Obviously better than Chipotle.
- Burger King – -10% off.
One of the only places in Ottawa that stays open 24/7 now hooks you up with a 10% discount on whatever you’re craving at 3 a.m.
- Subway –10% off.
A “$5 foot long” might actually cost $5 now.
So next time your roommate asks you if you want to grab dinner off campus, suggest somewhere in Ottawa like Subway, McDonald’s or Dairy Queen to snag a discount and save some money.