35+ best college-exclusive deals, sales and memberships from stores you actually want to shop

NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more.Deals and Sales35+ college-exclusive back-to-school deals from Apple, Alo, Brooks and other stores you actually shopMany retailers have discounted memberships for students between the ages of 18 and 24.July 30, 2026, 10:45 AM EDTCory FernandezCommerce EditorSkip to table of contentsTarget, Walmart and Amazon have some of the best deals on school supplies, dorm decor, college tech and more, exclusively for college-age students.Kara Birnbaum / NBC NewsHeading back to college is stressful for a lot of reasons, including the fact that back-to-school shopping can be quite expensive. As a college student, you need more than just books and supplies — you’ll also have to shop for dorm essentials, bedding and bath, tech tools, under-bed storage for your room and more. With that in mind, it’s worth knowing that there are a lot of brands and retailers that have dedicated, college-exclusive memberships and deals for students.Whether you’re shopping for your freshman year or going back as an upperclassman, there are lots of sales from our go-to brands like Apple, Adidas, Dyson, Garmin and retailers like Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Amazon. Target’s College Student Appreciation program and Amazon’s Prime for Young Adults membership, which is for students between the ages of 18 and 24, are just the beginning. Both are less than the traditional membership and you can sign up after verifying eligibility. Below, I break down these programs and others, as well as the best back-to-school deals and sales for college students for more than 20 retailers and brands. I also highlight noteworthy student memberships, like UNiDAYS, that offer deals at many brands.The best college student memberships to sign up for in 2026I rounded up a list of college-exclusive memberships from our favorite brands and retailers that provide deals, discounts and sales...