Being a college student in the U.S. draws a lot of stereotypes. They do not get enough sleep. They consume enough caffeine to kill a horse, and they always seem short on money. While it is a well-known fact that a student ID or an “.edu” email address can offer a gateway to numerous discounts, the savings landscape is always changing. Companies alter pricing, and promotions end; students are left to navigate booming prices while feeling the squeeze from their wallets. Here are four current student discounts and promotions Roadrunners should take advantage of.
Unidays
Online service Unidays compiles and lists student discounts from numerous retail outlets. It includes everything from fast fashion and fast food to technology and beauty products.
Discounts on meal subscription brands like HelloFresh, which offers 55% off a first order and free shipping, stand out. EveryPlate presents a markdown of 75% off a first order as well as free shipping to users.
For a wardrobe refresh, Converse currently has a limited-time “40% off almost everything” offer, and Footlocker offers a 20% discount with an order of $99 or more. American Eagle continues to offer 20% off one’s first purchase.
To register for Unidays, Roadrunners can sign up with a @my.utsa.edu email address. They will then be prompted to sign into the UT San Antonio login portal using their abc123 and university password.
Spotify Premium and Hulu
With the end of the year approaching, there is no better time than the present to start stacking hours for Spotify Wrapped. If the subscription price concerns students, Roadrunners are in luck. Spotify currently offers a promotion that includes both a Spotify premium subscription and Hulu subscription — with ads — for $5.99 a month and the first month free. To be eligible, students must attend an accredited academic institution and provide their @my.utsa.edu email address.
Amazon Prime Student
Amazon offers an “Amazon Young Adult and Student” subscription plan for anyone attending a two-year or four-year university, or anyone between the ages of 18-24. Eligible members receive a six-month free trial, which automatically transfers to a paid membership upon expiration. When the paid membership starts, students can enjoy a discounted rate of $7.49 a month or can elect to make a lump-sum payment of $69 per year. This is about half the rate of a standard Amazon Prime subscription, priced at $14.99 monthly or $139 annually.
Roadrunners will have access to all the standard Amazon Prime perks, including free two-day shipping, access to Amazon Prime Video and unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos.
VIA-U Pass
UT San Antonio and VIA, San Antonio’s metropolitan bus service, have partnered to offer current students, faculty and staff the VIA U-Pass. The pass gives members access to unlimited free rides on the VIA bus network, including 75 bus routes spanning a large swath of San Antonio and other communities in Bexar County.
Roadrunners looking for an easy commute between Main Campus and Downtown Campus can ride on Route 93, colloquially known as The Roadrunner Express. The route pickup for the Main Campus resides in the bus oval outside the North Paseo Building.
To access the U-Pass, Roadrunners can download the VIA “goMobile+” app and create an account with their @my.utsa.edu email address. The U-Pass will automatically load into the app, and Roadrunners can begin riding to their heart’s content.
