College Students Save Money with Student Advantage
A lot of college students are returning to classes this week, and it’s gotten me a little nostalgic for my college days. It’s only been two years, but it seems so long ago. Plus everything seemed so much easier and cheaper then (I miss you student discount!).
One of the ways I saved a lot of money in college was with a Student Advantage card. This is a great program, and though you do have to pay for the card, savings far outweigh the costs. I originally got the card because I took Amtrak between Chicago and St Louis (where my family lives), several times a year. I saved more than the entire cost of the card with just one round trip.
Basically, this is a discount card. You can only get the card if you’re a college student or faculty/staff at a college. With the card you save with hundreds of retailers.
Some of my favorite savings:
- 15% of Amtrak rail fares
- 15% off Greyhound fares
- 10% off Target.com
- 40% off AMC theater tickets
- 10% off American Airlines flights
- Up to $100 of cell phones from Alltel, AT&T, Nextel, Sprint, & Verizon
If you travel or shop online, then this card is essential and will pay itself off very quickly. In addition to national savings, there are also local savings for your area.
Currently the card costs (plus $2.50 for S&H):
- 1 year for $20
- 2 years for $30
- 3 years for $40
- 4 years for $50
They’re also doing a $10 off promotion right now, so that makes it even more affordable!
For whatever reason, I bought it on a year-by-year basis, but for the biggest savings I should have bought the 4 year card, which equals only $12.50 a year. Oh well, I still saved more than I spent, so it was definitely worth the investment. I highly recommend it to any college student. Travel for less, decorate your dorm for less, and save on clothing, books, and even the fun stuff.
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