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Shop for gifts using exclusive student discounts this holiday season

Tajsa Smith Staff Reporter Nov 16, 2023

For college students, budgets can be tight and strict spending is a must, however, there are many discounts and deals provided to college students for simply being enrolled in school. Take advantage of your student status while it lasts.

With the holiday season arriving, shopping for gifts is at the forefront of our minds. Some students believe that they can’t afford to spend frivolously on presents, but many stores and brands provide exclusive discounts to students. There are also websites that you can register for free to get access to these deals.

First up is UNiDAYS. This site gives free, instant access to over 150+ exclusives deals. Registering here puts all the deals in one spot. They offer deals for in-store and online purchases, as well as having their own app, offered in all app stores.

Sign up with your email, verify your account, and get started instantly all for free. They offer seven different categories to explore, from fashion and beauty to technology and education. 

Currently, there is a ‘’Black Friday Offers” section with a list of places along with how much is discounted. This is a great way to shop during the holidays by taking advantage of exclusive student deals on products for family and friends. Shop for Christmas presents using these exclusives on clothing, shoes, makeup, with brands like Adidas, GAP, American Eagle, along with so many more.

Next, Student Beans, another site that has discounts on unique brands with twelve categories to browse from. They offer deals on travel, finance and gifting, which are some unique categories.

Get started for free by verifying your student status using your student email. Their app can be found in all app stores making it fast to search for their online only deals. New deals are constantly being updated. Up and coming, viral brands are featured on this site so you can get new, trending items. Brands include Glow Recipe, UGGs, Gymshark, etc. 

Comparatively, Student Beans incorporates a blog on their site. They offer insight on trending topics and popular items. This unique feature provides articles on fashion, money, travel, and more! College students will find “top ten favorites” and “ways to make money.” Their site makes it easy to keep up with the trends through their blog and all discounts through the site.

The last option is SheerID, a site that provides discounts, not only for students, but first responders, healthcare workers, military, and teachers.

Their selection is more limited but is a great option for students pursuing medical careers or in the military. This is a great site to share with friends or family that fall into these categories.

With ten categories to shop from, and over 200 brands, it is a secure site that protects your verification information. They offer a 7 day free trial but have a monthly subscription fee. Share this site with friends or family to give the gift of gifting. Although it may not be the best option for current students, it can be handy for those graduating soon and starting their career in these industries. 

Overall, these sites are a great way to browse for student discounts to use when shopping. It’s an all encompassing place with deals just for you. Popular brands can be found on the listed sites that do not advertise discounts anywhere. Register now and start saving on gifts or for yourself.