Written by Diane Cruz Mejia
With rising tuition costs and increasing expenses like gas and groceries, many students overlook one of the simplest ways to save money—their “.edu” email address.
Student verification can unlock discounts on everyday purchases, streaming services, and retail items. In fact, many students save hundreds of dollars each year by taking advantage of these offers. Below are a few popular platforms and brands offering student discounts in 2026.
Spotify/Hulu
With constant studying and stress, students deserve to listen to music without ads. Spotify offers a one-month free trial of its premium plan, including Hulu, for all verified students. After the trial, students only pay $6.99/month. To find this discount, go online and search for “Spotify Students” to get affordable streaming and uninterrupted listening.
Target
During back-to-school shopping, verify your student email in the app or online. Target offers a one-time-use full-store discount of up to 40% in August to start the school year. In addition to the 40% off, there are 20% discounts on cleaning supplies, snacks, clothes, etc. Available to verified students, these discounts vary by app and month.
Other Discounts: UNiDAYS
UNiDAYS offers a free platform to verify your student status and access discounts. Signing up allows you to use discounts on a variety of items, including clothes, electronics, and food. Offers are updated frequently.
Every dollar counts in college! By taking advantage of discounts, you reduce expenses and make the most of your resources.
