Being a college student does have its perks. Did you know that many local businesses will give students a discount just for showing their student ID? Here are some popular examples students should check out.

Adobe – As much as 80 percent off popular programs for both students and teachers

Allstate – Offers a car insurance discount of up to 20 percent off for full-time students under the age of 25

Amazon – Free six months of two-day shipping on eligible items

AMC – offers discounted student tickets on Thursdays

Amtrak – Sign up for Student Advantage Card and save 15% on fares

Apple – Get up to $200 off a new Apple computer

Banana Republic – 15 percent off to college students and teachers

Dell – $200 promo card with the purchase of select PCs $699 or more.

Eastern Mountain Sports – 15-20 percent off

Eurail – offers 35 percent off up to age 26

FedEx – 20-30 percent off shipping

Geico – Full time students between ages of 16 and 25 can get up to 15 percent off Geico car insurance when they maintain a “B” average or better.

Goodwill -10 percent off

Greyhound – Save 20 percent on unrestricted tickets to thousands of locations.

HP – Discounts up to $400 on laptops, PC’s and accessories, plus free shipping

J. Crew – 15 percent off to college students and teachers

Jo Ann Fabrics – Student Discount program nets 10 percent off nearly every purchase

Madewell – 15 percent off to college students and teachers

New York Times – Subscription for a reduced rate

Norton Software – Up to 50 percent off some of their most popular products

Sam’s Club – Discounted Membership and a $15 gift card

State Farm – Offers a Good Student Discount that varies depending on where you live.

Topshop – 10 percent discount on in-store and online purchases

Most nationwide chains leave the decision about whether or not to offer student discounts up to individual franchise owners. Though none of these can be guaranteed, here are some common discounts reported by students. To be sure the discount is offered, call and ask your local store.

Arby’s – 10 percent off your total purchase

Buffalo Wild Wings – 10 percent off your total purchase

Burger King – Receive 10 percent off your total purchase

Chick-fil-A – Receive a free drink with each purchase

Chipotle – Receive a free drink with purchase

Dairy Queen – The official Dairy Queen site encourages franchise owners to offer a discount. The most common seems to be 10 percent off total purchase

Jiffy Lube – Get $10 or 10 percent off your total Jiffy Lube bill

McDonald’s – 10 percent off your total purchase

Qdoba – Receive a free drink with purchase

Subway – Get 10 percent off your total

Waffle House – 10 percent off your total purchase