The best student deals, freebies and offers — all in one place and updated weekly.
Being a student is expensive enough without missing out on the free stuff. Whether it's a free snack between classes or a discount that actually makes a dent in your budget, Student Beans has done the digging so you don't have to.
Here at Student Beans, a good deal is basically a love language. So, we've pulled together all the best deals, freebies and giveaways happening right now and put them in one place for easy access.
Bookmark this page and check back weekly for brand-new deals and how to claim them.
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Food & drink deals and freebies
Get a free 6-pack of Insomnia cookies
Sign up for Insomnia rewards to get treats including a deluxe cookie on your birthday. For a limited time only, incoming freshmen at any U.S college or university can get a 6-pack of cookies when you sign up between August 11 and September 14.
Domino's is rewarding customers who place an order through their website or newly designed app by offering $5 off between August 3 and August 30th.
Wendy's is running a deal where you can get a small Frosty for $1 up to August 23.
Get a year of $0 delivery fees with DoorDash's Free Student DashPass
DoorDash just launched Free Student DashPass — a full year of $0 delivery fees and lower service fees at no cost while enrolled, for students who sign up between August 17 and October 12. Miss the window, and there's still a 50% off Student DashPass plan the rest of the year. Also worth checking our DoorDash student discount for extra savings on top.
Craving more ways to stretch a grocery budget between deals? The college grocery list has the essentials worth stocking up on.
Score 1,000 bonus points instantly with Chipotle U Rewards
Chipotle has a rewards tier just for college students. Verify enrollment through ID.me and Chipotle U gets you 1,000 bonus points the moment you're confirmed, plus every dollar earns 12 points instead of the standard 10 — 20% faster to a free entrée. New to Chipotle Rewards altogether? Regular sign-up also unlocks free chips and guac on a $5+ first order.
Get a free Big Mac from McDonald's
First time downloading the McDonald's app? First-time users get a free Big Mac with any purchase of a dollar or more, no points required. Opt in to MyMcDonald's Rewards while there, since linking a card for payment also unlocks 1,500 bonus points on the first linked-card order — more than halfway to the next free item.
Pick a free item on your birthday with Burger King's Royal Perks
Sign up for Royal Perks and birthdays get a lot tastier: choose a free Whopper Jr., Original Chicken Sandwich, Cheeseburger, 8-piece Chicken Fries, or a Soft Serve Cup or Cone on the day itself, plus double Crowns on everything ordered that whole month.
Snag a free drink customization every month with Starbucks Rewards
Every Starbucks Rewards member, regardless of tier, gets a free drink customization once a month through "Free Mod Monday" — think an extra shot, a flavored syrup, or cold foam at no extra cost. It stacks with the usual free birthday drink and free coffee or tea refills on in-store visits.
Get a free drink from Dunkin' just for signing up
Joining Dunkin' Rewards comes with a free medium coffee or tea just for registering, on top of the usual 3 points per $1 spent afterwards. Free items start at 150 points, so that welcome drink is a solid head start.
General freebies & deals
Enter to win a $500 gift card toward back-to-school costs
College Ave is running a sweepstakes for a $500 gift card to help cover back-to-school essentials, no purchase necessary, entries open through August 31st. It's a quick form and a decent shot at taking some of the sting out of semester costs.
Turning eighteen (or twenty-one) mid-semester? The birthday freebies roundup has a full list worth bookmarking for later.
Entertainment offers
Get Spotify Premium Student for $6.99 a month, Hulu included
Spotify Premium Student gives you a free first month, then it's $6.99 a month after — and right now that price includes Hulu access too. Verification runs through SheerID, and eligible students can keep the discount for up to four years, re-verifying every twelve months.
Fashion & beauty deals
Get a free gift from Ulta Beauty just for verifying student status
Ulta Beauty Rewards offers a free gift with purchase once verified as a student — verification takes a couple of minutes online or in-store. Right now it's stacking nicely with Ulta's back-to-school beauty sale, with up to 50% off across makeup, skincare, and haircare.
Already planning the semester wardrobe refresh? The back-to-school outfits guide has picks from Nike, H&M, Crocs, Marc Jacobs, and Oner Active, all with live student discounts.
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