Student savings

Student Resources

A curated directory of free and discounted student tools, deals, and learning resources.

Best bets

Best Bets

These are the ones I’d start with first if I wanted to stretch a student budget without feeling like I was giving up everything fun.

Free textbooks OpenStax Real textbooks without the ridiculous price tag. For building stuff GitHub Student Pack Good tools for school projects without making your savings disappear. Tech that feels worth it Apple Education Store A smarter way to look at tech when the price tag feels personal.

Books + class materials

Free textbooks OpenStax Free, peer-reviewed books that actually help. Open study materials LibreTexts A solid backup when the campus bookstore wants way too much. Free course notes MIT OpenCourseWare Lessons, notes, and practice material without the price tag.

Software + creative tools

For building things GitHub Student Pack A really useful bundle for anyone trying to learn and build. Organize your life Notion for Education A cleaner way to keep assignments, ideas, and deadlines from turning into chaos. Make school stuff look better Canva for Education For presentations and projects that need to look sharp without costing extra.

Tech + hardware

Student pricing Apple Education Store Worth checking if you need a device and want a little less sticker shock. Laptop + computer deals Dell Student Discounts Good options when you need something reliable and not wildly overpriced. Dorm-friendly tech Best Buy College Deals A decent place to look for the everyday gear that quietly adds up.

Everyday student savings

A little comfort for less Spotify Student The kind of subscription that still feels worth it when money is tight. Shipping + delivery Amazon Prime Student A useful perk when you’re buying school stuff, dorm stuff, and random life stuff. Productivity without the extra cost Microsoft 365 Education The kind of thing that saves time and saves money at the same time.