Here are the best student and teacher savings you can claim today.
As the back-to-school season kicks into high gear, wallet fatigue is real. Between classroom supplies, tech upgrades and everyday essentials, budgets get stretched thin fast. Fortunately, brands across many categories are stepping up with exclusive savings specifically for students and educators.
To save you the hassle of hunting down codes, we’ve rounded up the most valuable (and surprisingly slept-on) discounts worth scoring right now. Take a scroll through our curated list below to claim your savings, and be sure to pass this along to any students, teachers or parents in your life who could use a break on their bills.
Retailers with the best educator and student discounts of 2026
Amazon Prime for Young Adults
Eligible young adults can get a six-month trial membership for free right now.
- First 6 months: Free
- After trial: $7.49 per month or $69 per year
- No student verification is required—just proof of age (18–24)
Target Circle College Student Appreciation promotions
From now through Saturday, September 12, verified students can access exclusive savings through Target Circle.
Once verified, here’s what you can get:
- 20% off one purchase: Use it in-store or online—perfect for stocking up on dorm essentials, bedding or tech before move-in.
- 50% off Target Circle 360 membership: Pay $49 instead of $99 to get a full year of perks like same-day delivery, free shipping and more—ideal for busy college schedules. (Teachers are also eligible for this promotion!)
Pro tip: Stack your 20% discount with already-on-sale items or dorm bundles for maximum savings.
Walmart+ membership is 50% off for students
Walmart+ for students is designed to give active students the exact same premium perks on a budget. Here are some of the best perks you can expecnt:
- Early access to Walmart sales events
- Free grocery delivery from your local store (on orders over $35)
- Free shipping with no order minimum on thousands of items
- Fuel savings at participating gas stations
- Paramount+ subscription included (yes, streaming is part of it)
- Early access to deals during major sale events
- Scan & Go for faster in-store checkout
Additional retailers with student and educator discounts to grab now
- Samsung – Teachers and students can save up to 30% off tech products when registering for the Samsung Education Offers Program
- Nike – Receive 10% discount off most items on Nike.com
- Adidas – Students can receive 30% off full price
- Stanley – Teachers and students receive 20% off select drinkware and accessorie
- The North Face – Teachers and students receive 10% off
- Timberland – From July 9 through September 30, Teachers and students save 20% off your order
- L.L. Bean – Teachers and college students save 10% off your order
- Rothy’s – Teachers and students receive 20% off one pair of shoes
- OXO – Teachers and students receive up to 20% off most items
- Purple – Teachers and students get 10% off
- Lovesac – Teachers get 5% off
The USA TODAY Fall Reset shopping event is here
Throughout August, the USA TODAY Shopping team will highlight the products, deals and seasonal essentials actually worth your money, whether you’re sending a student back to school, moving into a dorm, updating your home, planning tailgates or waiting for Labor Day savings.
Here’s a preview of what to expect in the upcoming weeks:
- Week 1: Back-to-school and dorm shopping
- Week 2: Fall vibes, home, family and seasonal prep
- Week 3: Home improvement, outdoor and yard prep
- Week 4: Football, entertainment and Labor Day shopping
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