Teachers deserve discounts.
On average, educators are spending more than $500 out of their own pockets annually on supplies.
Fortunately, just like there are many student discounts available, there are also a ton of teacher discounts for those who decide to embrace this challenging yet rewarding career.
First, teachers should always check their school websites for specific discounts. Sometimes Human Resources departments have lists of businesses willing to lure educators in with a deal. This is a great place to start, but there are a ton of other places to look for academic savings.
Ready to enjoy some well-deserved teacher deals and discounts?
Let’s get started…
Table of Contents
– Teacher Computer & Technology Discounts
1. Adobe
Adobe sells student and teacher edition software at discounted prices. Faculty, staff and any teacher of a homeschooled student qualify for savings on software like Acrobat Pro, Photoshop Elements, and the entire Creative Cloud suite.
2. Apple
Apple offers generous education pricing for you, if you are attending or working at any school, including homeschools. The 10% discount applies to purchases of regularly-priced Mac computers, iPads, Apple software, accessories, AppleCare and other items.
3. Bose
Teachers can save up to 15% off Bose products, including music systems, surround sound systems, headphones and accessories for portable devices. Education pricing is only available by phone, so call (800) 353-4207 to explore your options.
4. Dell
Dell University strives to offer students and teachers the best price on PCs by giving exclusive discounts on laptops, 2-in-one PCs, desktop computers, gaming PCs, other electronics, and accessories. You’ll need to enter your school name and ID number at checkout.
5. Hewlett Packard
HP once offered discounts through HP Academy, but it has been closed. Now, educators should ask for their teacher discount via HP’s live chat feature. Teachers, students, and staff can receive exclusive savings of up to 20%.
6. Microsoft
Students, parents, and educators can save 10% or more on select Microsoft products. Just search for your school and your discount is automatically applied.
7. Lenovo
Lenovo wants to connect you with the discounted laptop or desktop computer that will fit your needs. Simply select your state and institution to see what deals are available to you.
8. thinkEDU
Students, parents, and educators are eligible for deep discounts on a variety computer software at thinkEDU. The site also boasts an easy user experience.
Besides software, thinkEDU offers other products like hardware, textbooks, college apparel and more.
9. Western Digital
Anyone with a .edu email address can qualify for a 20% discount on data storage solutions at the Western Digital Education Store, which specializes in portable, personal cloud, external, internal hard drive, internal SSD and network attached storage.
– Teacher Cell Phone Service Discounts
10. AT&T
AT&T’s discount varies by school but usually hovers around 19% off your monthly cell phone services. Just enter your school email address to check your discount eligibility on wireless services, devices, and more.
11. Sprint
School employees and students may qualify to receive a monthly service discount on their cell phone bills.
If you are a current Sprint customer, you can activate your discount. If not, you can submit your work email address and see if you qualify. Or, call (877) 607-9002 and ask if you qualify for a discount.
12. Verizon
Verizon gives discounts for corporate, government and education employees. If your organization has an agreement with the cell phone service provider, you may be eligible.
Current customers can validate their employment for a new discount. Prospective customers can sign up for a new account.
13. U.S. Cellular
You could get a discount on your monthly U.S. Cellular wireless plan if your school is an employee partner. Just enter your name and work e-mail address to verify eligibility.
14. T-Moblie
Teachers, students, and employees can get exclusive deals from T-Mobile on select smartphones. To apply for your discount, call (855) 405-3676 and mention you want to get verified for the campus exclusive offer.
Signing may take time, so make sure you have at least 30 minutes to spare.
– Teacher Classroom, Craft & School Supplies Discounts
15. The Container Store
The Container Store’s Organized Teacher program offers special educator discounts throughout the school year.
Complete their form to receive your first discount, which will be redeemable in-store, online or by phone. You need to hurry though The program ends December 31, 2017.
16. Discount School Supply
Discount School Supply offers childhood educators, caregivers and parents of young children low prices on school supplies. You can create an account to start saving.
17. Jo-Ann Fabrics
Teachers can enroll in the Jo-Ann Teacher Rewards program and save 15% on everything they purchase. Be sure to enroll and receive your Discount Card, which is good in stores and online.
18. Staples
If you are a Staples Teacher Rewards member, you earn 10% back in rewards on teaching and art supplies and 5% back on everything else. You also get free shipping on every www.staples.com order.
The more you spend the more you save. Simply sign up.
19. Ben Franklin Crafts
Ben Franklin Crafts offers teachers 10% off craft supplies and other items all year long. You will need to show your certification or ID at checkout receive the discount.
20. Michaels
Teachers can receive 15% off purchases of art supplies and other materials every day at Michaels and are encouraged to talk to a store associate for details.
21. A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts
A.C. Moore offers educators 15% off regularly and sale priced items. At the time of purchase, you must present some sort of identification, like a school ID or paycheck stub.
22. Naked Binder
Naked Binder manufacturers 100% recyclable binders, pocket folders, tab dividers, and labels.
It offers teacher and educator supply discounts based on your purchase. You can email info@nakedbinder.com or call (877) 446-2533. The store will send you a discount code to help you get what you need.
– Teacher Clothing Discounts
23. Loft
Loft offers teachers 15% off full-price, in-store purchases, exclusive sweepstakes, access to $50,000 in annual grants, seasonal style guides and teacher appreciation nights. You can register to start saving on fashion.
24. Aerosoles
Educators can present a teacher ID or a pay stub at any of Aerosoles stores to save 15% on footwear. Can’t make it to a store? Just call (800) 798-9478 to place your order and get the discount.
25. J. Crew
J. Crew offers a 15% discount to all teachers and college students when they shop in stores and show a valid school ID at checkout. Find a store near you to use your discount.
26. Madewell
Madewell offers all teachers and college students a 15% discount when they shop at Madewell stores and show a valid school ID at checkout. Search for a store near you.
27. Talbots
Teachers can receive a 15% discount off regularly priced merchandise from Talbots. You will need teacher identification to present at the time of the purchase to receive the discount. Find the store nearest you.
28. Banana Republic
Banana Republic offers students and teachers 15% off full-price purchases in store only. Bring your valid teacher ID to any Banana Republic store.
– Teacher Books & Media Discounts
29. Barnes & Noble
The Barnes & Noble Educator Program provides teachers with 20% off the publisher’s list price on purchases for classroom use.
The discount is increased to 25% during Educator Appreciation Days. The bookstore also offers special Educator Events.
You can enroll in the Educator Program online or in stores.
30. PBS
Educators who sign up for the PBS LearningMedia program receive free access to thousands of videos, games, lesson plans and other educational materials for the classroom.
Resources include professional development courses, productivity tools, lesson plans and education blogs.
31. Schuler Books & Music
Schuler offers 20% off books from its Young Adult, Children’s and Education sections. The discount is good for any K-12 educators in Michigan purchasing educational materials for classroom use.
Contact the Grand Rapids store at (616) 942-2561 to determine eligibility for the program.
32. Book Warehouse
Teachers can join the Book Warehouse Educators’ Book Club and save 15% whether they purchase books for personal or professional use.
You will need to present your teacher ID at a store and fill out the Educator’s Card. Sales associates will work with you to get the best discounts.
33. The New York Times
The New York Times has an Academic Rate that saves educators 50%.
You can gain unlimited basic access to NYtimes.com, which includes archives dating back to 1851, and all New York Times apps for $1.88 a month, or print delivery and digital access for $4.95 a week.
To qualify for the education rate, you must use an email address that ends in .edu.
– Teacher Auto Insurance Discounts
34. Liberty Mutual
Liberty Mutual offers special car insurance for teachers at no additional cost. If your vehicle is vandalized on school property, during school-related events or while you’re driving it on school business, you pay no deductible.
If your teaching materials or school-owned property is stolen or damaged while in your vehicle, you’re covered up to $2,500 per theft.
You can also receive exclusive savings on auto and home insurance. Those interested can call (888) 670-3366 to get a Teachers’ Auto Insurance quote today.
35. California Casualty
California Casualty also offers a $0 deductible for teachers if their vehicle is vandalized or hit while parked near their place of work.
The auto insurance company encourages teachers to take advantage of its Skip Payment Options during the summer and winter months and Identity Theft Resolution at no additional cost.
You get a $25 Amazon.com gift card just for completing your auto quote.
36. GEICO
GEICO offers a variety of Educational Organization Membership Discounts. You can search their Education Organizations database to see if you qualify.
37. Horace Mann
Horace Mann gives teacher discounts on auto, property and life insurance.
Educators with a Horace Mann auto policy also receive the Educator Advantage package at no additional cost. Your benefits would include added road service coverage and a replacement car if your new car is totaled.
You could also receive up to $1,000 for veterinary bills or related expenses if your pet is injured or dies as a result of a car accident and liability coverage if you transport students in your vehicle.
Find a Horace Mann agent to get your quote.
38. Esurance
Esurance allows certified educators, engineers, and scientists to benefit from its Preferred Occupation discount. You can get a quote online or call (800) 378-7262 to get a quote over the phone.
– Teacher Hotel & Travel discounts
39. Westgate Resorts
Westgate Resorts believes educators deserve more than apples, so they offer 10% off their best available rates. They even have teacher vacation specials, like the 3-Day/2-Night Orlando Resort Getaway for $59.
Simply use the discount code EDUCATORS10 online at check-out. Or, you can call (877) 288-7422 and provide a travel specialist with your discount code. A school ID will be required at check-in.
40. Sixt
Teachers and school employees can receive 5% off their car rental with Sixt.
The discount is valid in the United State only and is automatically applied when booking through the discount coupon page online. A valid school ID must be shown at the rental counter.
41. LEGOLAND
LEGOLAND offers free passes to currently certified teachers in the states of Flordia and Californa.
You must bring your most recent paystub, current Florida photo ID and valid FDOE Professional or Temporary Certificate to the ticket window at the entrance of the Florida location.
In California, free admission is limited to certain days and advanced reservations are required. You can call (760)438-5346 or pre-register online.
42. Vacations to Go
Sometimes, cruise lines offer special discounts on select packages to Vacations To Go customers who are active or retired teachers.
To qualify, teachers are required to submit a photocopy of their certification, union card or letter from principal on school letterhead.
43. Crayola Experience
Located in Orlando, Florida, the Crayola Experience offers free admissions for all educators every day with a valid ID.
You can present a school ID or a recent pay stub, along with your driver’s license at the admissions counter. This program is only valid for individual visits.
44. Swan Dolphin
Do teachers get discounts at Disney World?
Yes, they do!
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort offers you teachers a special room rate at the Walt Disney World Resort.
All teachers and school support staff must show proof of employment upon arrival. You can book online or call (888)828-8850 and ask for the Teacher rate.
45. SeaWorld
SeaWorld Orlando gives a complimentary SeaWorld Florida Teacher Card to all active and certified K-12 Florida grade school teachers.
In order to qualify for this promotion or even see the offer, you must create an ID.me account and log in with your Teacher ID.
46. Stay Sky Suites
StaySky Suites in Orlando has an exclusive offer for educators who stay at the Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotel. The suites include full kitchens or executive guest rooms and free hot breakfasts daily.
The offer also includes complimentary transportation to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios & SeaWorld.
You can hunt for discounts (up to 30% off) when booking online.
47. Aston
The Totally Teacher Discount gives educators the opportunity to save 10% at Aston Hotels & Resorts in Hawaii, Lake Tahoe and Lake Las Vegas.
The offer also includes a free room upgrade, free parking, welcome gifts and free breakfast. You can book online or call (800) 775-4228. Either way, use promo code PY5159.
48. Alamo Car Rental
If you are a member of the American Federation of Teachers, you can get $25 off car rentals at Alamo Car rental.
– Teacher Automotive Discounts
49. The DOVE Program
The DOVE program (Discounts on Vehicles for Educators) is a type of car buying club for teachers and support staff, all branches of the military, law enforcement, firefighters, nurses and staff, and doctors in the medical field.
The discount program is currently available in Arizona, Idaho, and Nevada, and tries to connect teachers with discounted new and used vehicles. Contact DOVE to get started.
50. Deals on Wheels for Educators
TeachAde members can take advantage of its Deals on Wheels for Educators program.
The program not only features exclusive pricing but also allows teachers to earn a $100 Amazon gift card when purchasing a car from one of the designated dealers.
TeachAde membership is free and also includes resources, cloud workspace and networking opportunities.
Sign up for a free account and see if there is a designated dealer in your area. If an approved dealer near you isn’t listed, TeachAde will work with you to see if one can be located.
51. GM Educator Discount
GM claims to offer the best educator discount, which can save teachers thousands on a new car, truck or SUV. If you’re a current employee of a public/private school or a university/college, you are eligible for the discount.
You can create the exact vehicle you want and then see a price, or view current offers that can be combined with your educator discount for even more savings.
Once you decide on an automobile, you will get an authorization number that you can take to a local dealer. New and unused vehicles are available.
– Teacher Furniture Discounts
52. West Elm
West Elm offers students, teachers, and faculty 15% off furniture and decor every day all year round with a valid college, university or teacher ID in store or with a one-time promo code at checkout.
If you have a .edu address, you can register here. If not, register here instead.
– Teacher Housing Discounts
53. California Extra Credit Home Purchase Program
The Extra Credit Teacher Home Purchase Program (ECTP) is for teachers, administrators, school district employees and staff members working for any California K-12 public school, who are also first-time homebuyers.
ECTP loans can range from $7,500 to $15,000 and can only be used for down payments and/or closing costs.
Specified loan officers can help you find out more about the program. Find a loan officer in your area.
54. Teachers Mortgage Assistance Program
The Teachers Mortgage Assistance Program offers home loans at government insured interest rate of 3% to Connecticut public school and vocational-technical teachers who are first-time homebuyers.
Previous homeowners can also qualify if they purchase a home in a federally targeted area. This program is designed to encourage teachers to live and teach in the communities that need them most.
First, you should contact your lender for information on this loan program. You can also contact the single family underwriting department via email at sfaminquiry@chfa.org or by phone at (860) 571-3502.
55. Good Neighbor Next Door
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has a Good Neighbor Next Door initiative that provides teachers the opportunity to purchase homes in areas which need revitalization.
HUD requires that you sign a second mortgage for the discount amount. No interest or payments are required on the second mortgage, as long as you fulfill the three-year occupancy requirement.
You can check HUD listings and follow the directions when submitting your interest to buy a specific property. The school where you are employed must serve students from the area where the home you are purchasing is located.
Be sure you meet the requirements first.
56. Community Champions Discount
If you want to build a home from the ground up, Schumacher Homes offers a Community Champions discount for educators.
Simply fill out an online form, and a specialist will contact you.
57. Teacher Next Door
The San Francisco Mayor Office offers funds through the Teacher Next Door program to San Francisco Unified School District Educators through participating lenders.
You must also be a first-time homebuyer and make a limited income. Check your eligibility before reading the program manual and applying.
International Teacher Identity Card
A lot of teachers don’t know about this awesome little card called the ITIC (International Teacher Identity Card).
The ITIC was created for the sole purpose of helping teaching professionals to travel and shop without going broke.
It’s like an exclusive discount card just for teachers and educators.
Not only you can enjoy deals in the U.S., the card also works in over 133 countries around the world. So if you take out-of-country vacations, you could save a lot of money just with the ITIC card.
You get access to thousands of benefits and discounts including:
- Air Travel
- Bars
- Books
- Bus
- Car Rental
- Clubs
- Festivals
- Financial Services
- Galleries
- Hotels
- Museums
- Restaurants
- Retail Shops
- Theme Parks
- And much more.
You also get other benefits like access to 24-hour, toll-free Emergency Help Line.
How much does ITIC cost?
It costs around $20 a year and you can buy it from a few different places depending on where you live.
You can find a list of approved places by visiting the official site of the International Student/Teacher Identity Card at https://www.myisic.com/youth-teachers-cards.
You can also get it from StatTravel.com at http://www.statravel.com/teacher-discount-card.htm.
Final thoughts
Hopefully, the above awesome, verified discounts help those who need it most, teachers!
What are your favorite educator deals and discounts?
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