News flash: Student’s don’t have a lot of extra money. Part of surviving college is knowing how to stretch a buck beyond the first round of beers or late-night pizzas. Below, you’ll find 10 places that will help you make sure your dollar goes further with fantastic student discounts.
Note: As discount offers frequently change, please double check with the business before you go.
Quinton’s Bar and Deli is a Lawrence institution. For 25 years, they’ve made homemade soups, sandwiches, and appetizers readily available to students missing home. Come in on Tuesdays to enjoy the arcade upstairs and $1 tacos on Tuesdays with your student discount.
Overland Park is home to tons of great nail salons, but Famous Nails stands out for its student special. Students with an ID can get discounts on full sets of nails, color gels, chrome gels, fill-ins, dipping powders, spa pedicures, manicures, and more. Take note: the discount can’t be combined with other offers.
Looking for a cheap date for that special movie-buff in your life? Look no further than the Oz Museum in Wamego, Kansas. According to their website, “The Oz Museum is dedicated to all things OZ, offering an experience that attracts visitors from around the globe.” Students are eligible for discounted $7 tickets.
Students of Lawrence’s University are particularly lucky, as many of the local businesses offer special student discounts. Take Liberty Hall for example. A locally owned and operated historic theatre, Liberty Hall is also the home of a video store, concert hall, movie theatre, and coffee house. Come in on Fridays and bring your student ID for discount tickets.
Cocoa Dolce in Wichita, Kansas is a godsend for students with a sweet tooth. They’ve got a wide variety of chocolate options, including classic, mocha, Irish cream, amaretto, and more. Show your student ID at either of their locations for a discount on your order.
Students and would-be students have access to a few fantastic deals on hotel rooms in Salina, Kansas. Whether you’re simply visiting Kansas Wesleyan University or are a current student, talk to them about your plans for a discount at five local hotels, including Country Inn and Suites, Courtyard Marriott, and more.
The Fine Arts Theatre group has two Overland Park theatres, one in the Rio area and another in Glenwood Arts. They’re known for showing films that you likely won’t see in big-chain theatres. Contact them about their student discount options.
Another Lawrence favorite, The Sandbar “is a tiny oasis for people from all walks of life.” They’ve been voted as the Best Bar in Lawrence and are a go-to for those looking for a fun night out. They offer $2 drinks to students on Tuesdays.
Papa Keno’s Pizza has the answer to your late-night hunger woes. They’ve got three locations, one in Lawrence, another in Overland Park, and a third in Kansas City. Each one offers student discounts, including $2 cheese pizza slice Monday through Thursday with your ID.
Sylas and Maddy’s Homemade Ice Cream has been in business since 1997, serving up scoops of delicious ice cream to thousands of college students. According to their website, what makes them unique is that they “make our own ice cream and waffle cones fresh daily.”
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