Capitalize on your “broke college kid” status by taking advantage of these restaurant and grocery deals!

Emily has been in the food and beverage industry for over a decade.

College students with a valid student ID can score 10% of their purchase at Arby's. As Arby's is a franchise, not every Arby's may be participating in this promotion, but quite a few are — we'd recommend checking with your closest location before heading in. 

Many Dunkin' locations offer 10% discounts to local college students. You'll likely need to present a valid ID to qualify, so don't leave yours in your dorm! Again, as the company is a franchise, you'll want to check with your preferred location to see if it offers the discount, but if you live in a college town, you'll probably be in luck. 

Everyone's favorite wing spot-slash-sports bar is also in on the back-to-school hype. Participating Buffalo Wild Wings locations (most of which are near college campuses) offer students a 10% discount on their meal when they show a valid ID. Take this as your permission slip to get out of the dorm room for a minute and down some wings during the game with your favorite hallmates. 

Chick-Fil-A fans, listen up: If there's a location near your college campus, there's a decent chance the franchise is offering a deal for college students. The exact deal will vary by location, but it could be anything from a free meal to a free drink, an entree, or another discount. As always, you should double-check with your location before heading in. 

The next time you find yourself craving a Whopper, don't settle for paying full price. Instead, hunt down a nearby Burger King location that's offering a student discount. These discounts will vary from franchise to franchise, but they'll likely score you around 10% off your meal, as long as you can present a valid student ID. 

Chipotle has gone all-in with its college student discounts, and its "Chipotle U" membership program is chock-full of mouthwatering perks. You'll get 1,000 points just for signing up for Chipotle U. Once you're in, you'll get access to the occasional free food deal, and you'll earn points 20% faster than standard Chipotle Rewards members. 

College students can score 50% off a Walmart+ membership — that means it'll only cost you $6.47/month (or $49/year). Though this won't always guarantee a grocery discount, it can get you free grocery delivery. That's a huge perk if you're in back-to-back classes during the week, or if you're on campus without access to a car. The membership will also get you 25% off at participating Burger King locations. 

Another handy hack for carless college-goers is to get your hands on a Student DashPass. The Student version offers 50% off the regular DoorDash membership, bringing your monthly cost to $4.99 (or $48 if you bill annually). If you're not already a DashPass member, sign up between August 17, 2026, and October 12, 2026, to get a free DashPass for a year! Free delivery on all your local restaurant faves? Yes, please! 

If you're in charge of feeding a frat or sorority house, this next discount is for you. As long as you're a college student and you're not already a Sam's Club member, you can score a 60% discount on a Club membership or $50 off a Club Plus membership. Club Plus will be handy if you want free delivery on Sam's Club orders or early access to get your shopping done before class starts. 

Technically, this deal isn't just for college students, but college students definitely deserve to know about it. Amazon's "Prime for Young Adults" program is available to anyone ages 18 to 24 and gets you 50% off an Amazon Prime membership. Given all the perks that Prime doles out to its members, this discount is well worth it — you could get great Amazon Fresh deals (including free grocery delivery) as well as free two-day shipping on eligible items.

Maybe grocery shopping really isn't your thing, and you'd rather get customized meal kits delivered straight to your door. If so, take advantage of this HelloFresh offer, which gives students a 50% discount on their first box through UNiDAYS. The offers don't end there, though. You'll also get 10% off your next eight boxes and a free add-on item for the duration of your membership. 

EveryPlate is another meal delivery service offering some stellar discounts to college students through UNiDAYS. After verifying their student status, college students can score 50% off their first EveryPlate meal kit. After that, they'll get 10% off the following eight boxes. If meal planning between classes isn't your strong suit, EveryPlate's offer might be a deal to look into. 

Finally, grocery delivery service Shipt is offering college students a pretty enticing deal: over 50% off a student membership. After validating your student status, you'll only pay $4.99 per month on a membership, as opposed to the $10.99 that most other members pay. This will get you free grocery delivery, plus occasional deals on all your favorites.