By Amber Barchus, Jacqueline Roshetski, Lucas Tan, Gwen Wojtkun, Helen Knaus, Jerah Ji, Dylan Piko
Your time in college can be some of the best years of your life. You have new friends, classes, extracurriculars, and finances to balance your time with. But, between tuition, textbooks, and food, there isn’t always wiggle room in your budget. Fortunately, your osu.edu email is eligible for many discounts and resources to help make your college experience more affordable and enjoyable. The PRactice Valeo Consulting team compiled a list of the best student discounts you can get on products, services, and on-campus resources you can take advantage of while you’re still in college.
Wellness
Self-care is not selfish, and it does not need to be expensive either! Here are some cost-friendly wellness subscriptions to help you prioritize your mental and physical health:
RPAC Fitness Classes
Looking for a diverse variety of free wellness classes? Look no further! The RPAC on campus offers everything from cardio to pilates and has classes ongoing throughout the day. Visit their website and find a class that meets your fitness goals!
Work(out) From Home
Alo University is an online fitness platform by the fitness wear brand Alo Yoga, offering recorded classes and training for a subscription fee of $49 a year, The Sculpt Society, a cardio fitness app, also offers a student membership discount.
Therapy and Meditation Talkspace and Headspace are two subscription-based mental wellness and management apps with discounted programs for students. Talkspace is the #1 rated online therapy app that matches users with therapists and counselors and offers $100 off. Headspace is an app that provides guided meditations and other mindfulness tools for everyday life. The Headspace Student Plan offers 85% off for students.
Technology
Finding tech products that fit within your budget can be hard. Whether you need a new laptop, phone, or headphones for those workout sessions, tech can be expensive. The stores and resources below can help with your late-night study sessions.
Ohio State Digital Union
The Office of Distance Education and eLearning offers several Digital Union locations for all enrolled Ohio State students. There you have free access to 3D printing, laser cutting, state-of-the-art video and audio studios, meeting spaces, the Adobe Creative Suite, and more.
Apple Education Store
A brand favorite amongst college students, Apple offers about 10% off its MacBooks and iPads to students, their parents, and teachers. They also offer seasonal deals during the fall with offers like free AirPods with a MacBook or free Apple gift cards with an iPad. If you are prone to accidents, you can also save on AppleCare+ too.
Dell For Students
If Apple isn’t your jam, don’t worry, the Dell education store offers various discounts to those with .edu email addresses. Some Dell University coupon codes can be stacked with other deals at Dell to save even more. Most stores don’t allow coupon stacking, making these deals more enticing.
AdoramaIf you have a passion for photography or videography, Adorama offers discounts for cameras, audio equipment, and other electronics through its free Students GearUp program. You just need to verify your college student status with SheerID and you’ll be taking pictures in no time!
Streaming Platforms
As a student, there’s no better way to cut through the stress of studying and finishing classwork than watching some television. Whether it’s binging through six seasons of a show or just taking a quick episode break, these streaming platform discounts have students covered.
Spotify + Hulu Bundle
Spotify and Hulu have a student discount bundle where you pay $5.99/month for both services. The bundle comes with Spotify Premium and Hulu with ads. This normally costs about $19 if a student purchases the services separately, so students save $12.99/month with this bundle.
Apple Music
Students can enroll in Apple Music’s student plan at a rate of $5.99/month for up to two years. This discount also includes Apple TV+ for a limited time. A regular Apple Music plan costs $10.99/month, so the student discount saves students $5/month.
The Major Streaming Platforms
The major streaming channel platforms each have their own student plans; Peacock’s plan has a deal of $1.99/month for a year. Normally, the platform costs $5.99/month, so the plan for one year costs about $72, but with the student discount it costs about $24, saving students almost $50 for the first year. Paramount also has a student plan with a 25% discount, totaling $4.50/month. Without the discount, students would pay $5.99 or $11.99 with a SHOWTIME bundle.
Shopping
As a student, dealing with the stressors of college life can be overwhelming. With financial limitations, it can make going out and shopping difficult for students on a budget. Fortunately, many stores have partnered with StudentBeans to offer college students discounts either online or with their studentID in-person.
H&M
H&M already offers affordable clothing that students love. Thanks to H&M’s partnership with StudentBeans, students can receive an additional 10-20% off those already low prices. To reap the benefits, students must first sign up with StudentBeans, which offers only the best deals and discounts for students at a variety of stores. Once they register, StudentBeans will provide students with a unique discount that they can use at ONLINE checkout.
AMC Theatres
Going to the movies no longer costs $5 and can be an expensive outing for college students. Students deserve to go to AMC Theatres to laugh, to cry, to care because we need that, all of us, especially after a week of classes. Thanks to AMC Theatres, student can earn a 10% discount when they bring their BUCKIDs to the box office of select AMC theatres.
Aerie
Aerie is more than a clothing brand, it’s a lifestyle. A lifestyle that Ohio State students can now participate in, thanks to Aerie’s partnership with StudentBeans, which offers students a 10% discount.
Nike
Walking from north to south campus is an exercise in itself, it’s no wonder that new sneakers are a must. When registering with SheerID, students will receive a 10% student discount from Nike. After verifying their student status, students will receive a unique promo code they can use at the time of checkout.
Levi’s Looking for some new jeans? Tired of the high prices? Look no further! Levi’s understands the struggles of college students. After verifying your student status through their website, Levi’s will offer students a 15% discount. This offer is exclusively online.
Study Resources
There is a plethora of study resources that are either free or heavily discounted for college students to enhance their academic journey. Many educational institutions, including Ohio State, offer access to online libraries and databases, providing students with an extensive collection of research materials, e-books, and academic journals without any additional cost.
For example, for Communication students at Ohio State, students have access to platforms such as Muckrack, Statista, and IBISWorld. These websites are extremely useful for market research analysis, consumer insights, and building media lists. And for those who enjoy reading the news, The New York Times is also free for OSU students, too!
Additionally, Ohio State students receive free access to creative cloud services, specifically Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft 365. These offerings provide students with the most up-to-date and professional-grade software tools, ensuring they have the resources to succeed academically and prepare for future careers.
Finally, numerous websites and platforms like Khan Academy, Coursera, and edX offer free or heavily discounted courses in a wide range of subjects, allowing students to expand their knowledge beyond the classroom.
Events
College can be stressful, there’s no doubt about it, but students have to relax and take time away from intense studying. At Ohio State, students can take a break from work and take advantage of multiple discounted events happening all around campus.
One resource students can take advantage of is the Discount Ticket Program (D-Tix). This Ohio State program offers students a chance to win two discounted tickets to events around Columbus. D-Tix events range from concerts at KEMBA Live! and Nationwide to Columbus Crew and Columbus Blue Jackets games, and so much more.
Another resource Ohio State students have access to is the events sponsored by the Ohio Union Activities Board (OUAB). OUAB offers a variety of events, such as movie nights, wellness Wednesdays, and holiday specials. The best part: events are completely free and open to all undergraduate and graduate students.
Travel
As a student, the stress of academics can be overwhelming, and sometimes, a well-deserved vacation is necessary. Fortunately, various airlines ensure that relaxation is within reach for students who want to take to the skies.
American Airlines
American Airlines extends a 10% to 20% discount to students, contingent upon their university’s listing on the airline’s website. Application processes can be completed online or through customer service, requiring essential documents such as a student ID. AAdvantage membership is a prerequisite, and early bookings (at least 10 months in advance) enhance the savings potential.
United Airlines
United Airlines caters to the financial constraints of students aged 18 to 23 by offering special fares. Exclusive discounts are accessed through the United app, promoting seamless bookings via technology. Signing into the MileagePlus® account and selecting “Discounted travel (ages 18-23)” unlocks automatic discounts during flight searches.
Delta Airlines
Delta Airlines is committed to making travel more accessible for students, and by joining Student Universe, you can take advantage of unique pricing customized just for students. Additionally, students can cancel their flights within 24 hours without incurring any fees, which provides added convenience and flexibility for student travel. For those looking to maximize savings, taking advantage of promo codes during peak booking times is another strategy to secure significant discounts.
Being a student in college can be hard with the seemingly never-ending expenses that add up. Having access to resources to take care of your health, technology, streaming platforms, shopping, study resources, and events are all important opportunities that should be made affordable to students. With this list of products, services, and on-campus resources, you can apply your osu.edu email to make these items more accessible and affordable to get the most out of your college experience.