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student_deals [2012/07/16 19:43]
scotty old revision restored 		student_deals [2013/02/01 04:23] (current)
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 =====StudentVIP.com.au===== =====StudentVIP.com.au=====
-Student VIP is a subscription based service that allows you to get discounts on various magazines, newspapers and offers access to other student related services such as student grants, textbook rebates, textbook exchanges, accomodation/travel and other useful services.+Student VIP is a subscription-based service that allows you to get discounts on various magazines and newspapers. It also offters access to other student-related services such as student grants, textbook rebates, textbook exchanges, accomodation/travel and other useful services.
  
-There is no subscription fee and costs nothing to join, but the catch is that you will receive marketing material via email once per week.+There is no subscription fee and the service costs nothing to join. The catch, however, is that you will be emailed marketing material weekly.
  
 StudentVIP has partnerships with Apple Inc. and works in conjunction with Apple to offer discounted computer hardware and software. StudentVIP has partnerships with Apple Inc. and works in conjunction with Apple to offer discounted computer hardware and software.
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 =====Student bank account fees waived ===== =====Student bank account fees waived =====
  
-some banks will waive account fees if you show them your student card. I.e CBA waive the smart transaction account monthly fee and the student credit card annual fee. Westpac waive the choice account monthly fee etc.+Some banks will waive account fees if you show them your student card. For instance, CBA waive the smart transaction account monthly fee and the student credit card annual fee. Westpac waive the choice account monthly fee, etc.
 =====Non-location based deals===== =====Non-location based deals=====
 Deals that apply to students nation-wide, not based on your state/city etc. Deals that apply to students nation-wide, not based on your state/city etc.
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 +====Discounted Laptops from Apple and Lenovo====
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 +[[http://shopap.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/aueducation266/StdAffinityPortal/en_AU/StdAffinity:Home?home=aueducation266&redir=y&affinity=aueducation266| Lenovo]] offers savings of between 8-15% on select Lenovo Thinkpad laptops and ultrabooks.
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 +[[http://store.apple.com/au/browse/home/education_routing| Apple]] - Buy a Mac for uni and receive a A$ 100 Student Gift Card to use on apps, books, music and movies. Or buy an iPad with Retina display and get a A$ 50 Student Gift Card. If you choose a Mac, you can save with Apple education pricing.
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 +=====Dropbox Sync and Cloud storage======
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 +Sign up to Dropbox using an .EDU domain email address and get double the storage every time you refer a friend.
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 +[[https://www.dropbox.com/|Dropbox]]
  
 =====LastPass===== =====LastPass=====
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 ====Student Discount Cards===== ====Student Discount Cards=====
-Student Edge Card - Discount on food, entertainment etc - http://www.studentedge.com.au/+Student Edge Card - Discount on food, entertainment, clothes, etc. - http://www.studentedge.com.au/
  
 ====Airlines / Travel Agents==== ====Airlines / Travel Agents====
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 Best Flights, Student Flights - Generally, both are only good for student class RTW fares and Malaysian Airlines fares. http://www.studentflights.com.au/ Best Flights, Student Flights - Generally, both are only good for student class RTW fares and Malaysian Airlines fares. http://www.studentflights.com.au/
 STA Travel - have a store on most university campus'. www.statravel.com.au/ STA Travel - have a store on most university campus'. www.statravel.com.au/
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 ==== Free Microsoft software for students at DreamSpark ==== ==== Free Microsoft software for students at DreamSpark ====
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 Requires a .edu email address or an ISIC (International Student ID) card to be eligible. Requires a .edu email address or an ISIC (International Student ID) card to be eligible.
  
 +==== Office 365 - 4 year subscription for $99 ====
  
-====  Office 2010 Professional Academic and Windows 7 Upgrade Discounts ==== +TAFE and University staff and students are egible for a cloud-based Microsoft Office suite that works online in a browser anywhere, anytime. Office 365 features cloud storage and collaboration features, as well as free Skype minutes and other future enhancements that are given to you free within your subscription period.
-http://www.microsoft.com/australia/office/startinguni/+
  
-Special discounts for students on Microsoft Office Academic and Windows 7 Professional Upgrade. Prices change, seemingly based on time of year. Physical copies (DVD's) can also be ordered with an extra surcharge. Requires .edu email address for eligibility.  +Visit the [[http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msaus/en_AU/|Microsoft Store]] for more information.
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-Microsoft has provided ISO files for Windows 7 upgraders. [[http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2009/10/28/direct-download-ISO-dvd-for-windows-7-student-upgrade/|Click to download]] (via DownloadSquad.com)+
  
 ==== Student Discount Tuesdays at Myer shopping centres ==== ==== Student Discount Tuesdays at Myer shopping centres ====
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 <sub> Only available on presentation of a valid photographic student ID. Student offer only applies to clothing from Basement and Youth Fashion departments. Excludes Pilgrim, Nique, Princess Highway, Dangerfield, Kickz101, Levis® at Basement and Ed Hardy at Basement. </sub> <sub> Only available on presentation of a valid photographic student ID. Student offer only applies to clothing from Basement and Youth Fashion departments. Excludes Pilgrim, Nique, Princess Highway, Dangerfield, Kickz101, Levis® at Basement and Ed Hardy at Basement. </sub>
  
 +====UNiDAYS====
 +https://www.myunidays.com
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 +20% off at Topman
 +10% off at ASOS
 +10% off at Topshop
 +and many others.
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 +Need a valid student email account, but is free registration.
  
 ====Newspapers & Magazines==== ====Newspapers & Magazines====
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 Deals based on state/city etc. Deals based on state/city etc.
  
-==== Sydney - Market City's Student Discount Card ==== +==== NSW - Transport Discount tickets for International Students ==== 
-http://www.marketcity.com.au/articles/studentdiscounts.amx +http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/international-student-travel-discount
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-Sign up for your Student Discount Card and receive special discounts on parking, shopping entertainment and food! - Up to 25% OFF!+
  
-<sub> About 40 stores. Terms & conditions apply.  eg platypus shoes shop 15% off full priced stock. Mostly food and coffee offers.</sub>+From early 2013, MyMulti2 and MyMulti3 discounted tickets will be available to international students through their tertiary institutions during enrolment. Savings between 25% to 35%.
  
 +These tickets can only be ordered through a tertiary institution.
 ===== Related Posted Deals ===== ===== Related Posted Deals =====
   * http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/15849 - 2 Copies of Windows 7 Pro RTM for $27 USD - Students Only - Not for Commercial Use   * http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/15849 - 2 Copies of Windows 7 Pro RTM for $27 USD - Students Only - Not for Commercial Use
   * http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/8688 - Microsoft Office $75 Uni & TAFE students & employees [Outdated]   * http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/8688 - Microsoft Office $75 Uni & TAFE students & employees [Outdated]
   * http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/30071 - Free Microsoft software for students at DreamSpark   * http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/30071 - Free Microsoft software for students at DreamSpark
Last edited by scotty on 2012/07/16 19:43