If you’re the proud owner of your very own (valid) student ID, you stand to save some serious cash – from travel to entertainment to household goods.  Check with any place where you’re a regular shopper to see if they offer student discounts – they just might.  Here’s a list to get you started:

1. Clothing – From Banana Republic to J.Crew, Top Shop and Club Monaco, your student ID can help you score discounts at major clothing retailers.

2. Technology – At Apple stores students can save up to $200 on a new Mac. Dell also has a discount program for students.

3. Shipping – Students get free membership to Amazon Prime for one year (a $79 value), which gets you free unlimited 2-day shipping on textbooks and all other Amazon items.

4. Dining – You can easily nab discounts at local restaurants and cafes around campus with your student card. Find discount listings in roughly 20 states at StudentSavingsClub.com.

5. Travel – For $25 you can register for the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) and in return you’ll be able to save hundreds of dollars on international travel. Domestically, students can also earn 15% off Amtrak tickets when they purchase the Student Advantage Discount Card ($20). The card also gets you discounts on Greyhound, American Airlines and Alamo Rent A Car, among other savings at major retailers and restaurants.

6. Museums – Museums welcome students with discounts of as much as 25% off. For example, the Museum of Natural History in New York City and the Philadelphia Museum of Arts entrance fees are just $12 with valid student ID compared to $16 for the general public.

7. Bulk Buys – Students can get a collegiate membership at Sam’s Club, which earns them discounts on groceries and laundry detergent, as well as 25 free photo prints, $10 off a year’s supply of contact lenses and an instant $15 gift card just for signing up for the program.

8. Theatres – Local theatres usually have specials days or show times reserved to offer students discounts. For example select AMC Theatres offer students a lower ticket price when they show a current high school or college ID on Thursdays.

Farnoosh Torabi – Credit.com Personal Finance Contributor, nationally recognized author, expert and television host. Her first book, You’re So Money, is an acclaimed tell-all for young adults searching for financial independence. Her new book Psych Yourself Rich, gives readers the mindset and discipline to build their financial life.

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