Your Ultimate Guide To All The Subscriptions You Can Get With A Student Discount

Let's be real: being a student in the Philippines is basically a full-time job that pays in stress and instant noodles. And for some people, they also juggle a part-time job to make ends meet. But did you know that your school ID is secretly a VIP pass to more than just half-priced jeepney rides?

We've rounded up the best subscriptions you can get with a student discount and actually save you money while leveling up your daily grind—a.k.a., the best kind of budol.

If you're going to be navigating Metro Manila's business centers for your internship, taking advantage of Grab's student discounts would be a smart move. It's a trusty ride-hailing app for days when you need to look fresh going at school or the office, or simply feel too tired to deal with your usual commute home. And if you're someone who chooses to order in instead of going out after a whole day in class (guilty!), it has a wide variety of restaurants that will satisfy your food cravings. Of course, these expenses can pile up over time, but by using your student ID, you can get up to 20% discount on each order. You can check out their help desk for a more detailed explanation on how you can register.

In college, having a laptop is a necessity. It's basically a student's bible, TBH! Not to mention, it’s also often one of the requirements for any internship or freelancing job. So if you've been saving up for your first laptop or an upgrade to your setup, you may want to check out ASUS' available discounts for students. And just a PSA: this isn't just for their laptops. The student discount also applies to PCs and accessories. To apply for this perk, simply create an account on their official education store using your school email address and complete their application form for student-exclusive purchase discounts.

Do you know what gets good grades? Aside from research (ofc!), it's a well-constructed argument and flow—complete with perfect grammar. We're now in the stage where emails are our primary form of communication with our peers and professors. With Grammarly, getting your message across becomes easier—and clearer. You can get 25% off by using your official school email address when creating an account.

As a student, learning how to manage your own money is an important skill that we need to learn, even before we enter the workforce. Before you even think about getting one of the subscriptions on this list, you need to find out if it's within your budget. It's pretty simple if you have a financing tool like You Need A Budget (YNAB) to help you budget your weekly or monthly allowance. You can download and create an account on YNAB using your student email—so you can learn how to use your money wisely at no additional cost!

The life of a student is pretty chaotic enough. If you want to have everything planned and organized into a single app, then Notion can do that. Using its free workspaces, you can customize your own dashboards or even use templates available online for more efficiency. Notion has multiple education plans that you can browse and choose the right subscription that suits your needs.

If you feel like you lock in better while listening to music, then try Spotify's and Apple Music's student-friendly offers. You can get two months of Spotify Premium for P85 to listen to your favorite playlist and podcast ad-free. For Apple Music girlies, they also have a student subscription tier that costs P75 monthly.

Want to try using Pomodoro YouTube videos while you're studying? How about watching research documentaries uninterrupted by those annoying ads? YouTube Premium will be the key to staying locked in. The subscription offers the first month free, and the following months will be priced at P115. Aside from academically helpful videos, YouTube Music Premium is part of the offer—it's basically a two-in-one deal!

If you retain information better by listening to someone explain a concept, audiobooks will be a great learning tool to have in your rotation. And you would be v happy to discover Audible's student discounts, too. A subscription opens up the platform's vast library—from nonfiction to fantasy—that is yours to explore. Visit Amazon to enjoy P59 for the first three months, and P885 for the following months.

Thinking of entering the creative industry? Brush up on one of the popular tools of the trade, the Adobe Creative Cloud, while building up your portfolio. It's the one-stop shop for students who need multiple creative software programs for their work. With 60% off its original price, you'll only pay P1,577 monthly for an annual subscription under your registered student email address.

Our lives as students aren't going to last forever, so make the most out of your schooling days with these helpful and affordable student-friendly subscriptions!