Big Money Moves for Black Hawk Students – Student Discounts

Students, often lacking substantial income due to the inherent costs of being a student, need to find ways to stretch their dollars in a way that best supports their lifestyle. In many cases, college students will budget to ensure financial stability. Creating a budget is ultimately the best way to save money as a college student. This blog will be sharing businesses that support students by offering discounts, so that students reading this can get the most out of their money within their budget.

Streaming

• Spotify and Hulu – Bundled package is available for students for $5.99/month.
• Apple Music/Apple TV+ – Students can get Apple Music and Apple TV+ for only $5.99/month.
• YouTube Premium – Full-time students don’t have to worry about ads for only $7.99/month.
• Amazon Prime – 6 months free.

Memberships

• Amazon Prime – Prime for Young Adults costs $7.49/month or $69 per year (about 50% off the regular price) and includes benefits such as free delivery, Prime Video, Prime Music and Grubhub+.
• Bosco’s Gym Inc – Provides college student discounts on memberships.

Software

• Microsoft – Free access to Microsoft 365 Education for students and educators.
• Adobe Creative Cloud – Discounts (up to 70% off) for apps.

Technology

• Apple – Education pricing means up to 10% off electronics.
• Samsung, Dell and HP – Education pricing ranges from 10%–40% off.
• Lenovo – 5% off.
• Verizon Wireless – 25% off accessories and 13% off lines.

Food & Dining

• McAlister’s Deli – 20% off in-store and catering purchases (Moline location only) with a student ID. 
• Arby’s – 10% off with student ID.
• Burger King – 10% off at participating locations.
• Chick-fil-A – Often offers a free drink with purchase.
• Chipotle – Frequently offers a free drink with a meal.
• Dairy Queen – 10% off at participating locations.
• Subway – 10% off with student ID.
• Buffalo Wild Wings – 10% off at many locations.
• Dunkin’ – 10% off at participating locations.
• Pizza Hut/Papa John’s – 10–20% off.
• McDonald’s – 10% off or special app deals.
• Wendy’s – Often has 15% off via the UNiDAYS app.
• Gyros – 10% off with student ID.
• Whitey’s Ice Cream – 10% off at many locations.
• Coolbeanz Café – 10% off with student ID.
• Oriental Express – 10% off with student ID.
• KFC – 10% off at many locations.

Clothing & Apparel

• Banana Republic – 15% off with student ID.
• Champion – 20% off with student ID.
• Reebok – 20% off with student ID.
• J.Crew – 15% off with student ID.

Entertainment/Culture

• Quad City Botanical Center (Moline) – Discounted rate of $4.50 for college students with valid ID.
• Figge Art Museum – Free admission with student ID.
• QC Family Entertainment – 10% off with student ID.
• Major Chicago museums – Often $3 off general admission with student ID.

Transportation

• MetroLINK network – Free unlimited rides with student ID.

Services

• Brakes Plus (Davenport) – 10% off with student ID.

Hotels

• Special rates (approx. $105/night) at Radisson Moline, Holiday Inn Express Moline and The Element Moline. Ask to confirm rate before booking.

Additional Opportunities to Save

• Free tutoring is available at both campuses.
• Free counseling is available at both campuses, as well as telehealth services through TimelyCare.