How Student Discounts Work
Student discounts are the reduced prices, as a percentage of overall cost, that you get from businesses for being an enrolled student. Some businesses offer discounts openly, while others only offer if asked.
In most cases, you’ll need to show a student ID or provide your student email to access these discounts. Some businesses use third-party verification services, like ID.me or SheerID, to verify student status for online student discounts. To use these third-party services, you’d need to provide information such as:
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Full name
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Email address
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Name of enrolled institution
You’ll also be asked to upload some documents, such as an official enrollment letter, tuition receipt, class schedule or student ID.
Can You Get a Discount as a MedCerts Student?
In many cases, yes, you can get student discounts as a MedCerts student. However, each business has its own rules for student discount requirements and what they’ll accept as proof.
MedCerts doesn’t provide physical student ID cards or a separate MedCerts email address for each student. So, to use your student discount online, it’s best to use a third-party service. Once you’re verified, you can use that service to prove your student status.
The MedCerts Alumni Discount
Another perk of enrolling in MedCerts as a former student is using the alumni discount. Perhaps you took the Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist training and now want to add the Medical Coding and Billing certification. When you come back to MedCerts for additional training, you can get 40% off the cost of tuition.
Stackable credentials increase the potential for salary bumps and new career opportunities. You’ll gain a competitive advantage over other candidates when you can show a broader skill range and proven certification.
What Are Some Examples of Student Discounts?
Not sure what discounts are available? Here are a few examples.
Electronics and Software
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Samsung: Up to 30% off
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Adorama: Exclusive discounted pricing
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Microsoft: 50% off Microsoft 365 Personal
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Amazon: Prime Student subscription, free six-month trial
Food
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DoorDash: Student DashPass for $4.99 per month
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KIND: 15% off
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Ripple: 15% off
Shopping and Entertainment
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Hulu: Subscription for $1.99 per month
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Treehopper: 20% off
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Nike: 10% off
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Converse: 10% off
Where To Find Online Student Discounts
Some brands have an integrated button to prove student status on their website. You can shop there and be redirected to the verification site once it’s time to prove your student status. Or, you can shop directly through the ID.me Shop and SheerID Student Deals portals. These portals give you easy access to brand discounts organized by category.
If you don’t see a discount, ask a representative. You never know what discounts might be available.
Further Your Education as a MedCerts Student
MedCerts lifelong learning opens doors and gives you opportunities for personal and career growth. It also gives you access to student discounts. Now that you know how to get student discounts, enjoy the savings!
