2. Software Discounts Typically, college, university, and career school students qualify Proof of academic status must be provided before ordering Products commonly available: ◦Business and Productivity ◦Digital Publishing and Video ◦Language Acquisition ◦Math and Science Use a search engine to find “Software Discounts”

3. Hardware Discounts Hard Drives ◦CD/DVD/Internal/External Digital Cameras ◦Still cameras including SLRs ◦Video cameras including Flip Video ◦Web Cameras Music/MP3 Players Printers and Scanners

4. Clothing and Entertainment Offers Collegiate T-shirts Retailers sometimes offer discount coupons ◦PacSun, Express, and Hot Topic are a few Movie tickets ◦Ask at your theatre or purchase advance tickets from AAA if you are a member ◦Savings can be $2-4 per ticket Visit the blog site http://www.studentbuyingguide.com for more discount offershttp://www.studentbuyingguide.com

5. Travel Savings Airfare discounts Rail Passes Global Phones

6. Tips for Getting Discounts TravelWhen booking air, rail, or hotel accommodation, mention that you are a student or deal with companies that cater mainly to students. Auto insuranceMany auto insurers offer good student discounts, generally a 3.0 GPA or above is required. Long distance/phone charges Several companies offer discounts on mobile phones, contracts, and prepaid long distance calling cards.

7. Free Stuff Ringtones Online video games Magazines and samples