Most college students love a good deal, but many have no idea just how many free perks are out there waiting for them. Some students spend hours hunting for promo codes online, while others discover a world of free perks through the app UNiDAYS and Student Beans. In a world where everything from groceries to tuition is expensive, these apps are hidden gems for students looking to stretch their budget.

To access both UNiDAYS and Student Beans, users must confirm their enrollment through a university-issued email or show other proof of college attendance. Once a student is confirmed, they unlock hundreds of discounts from major brands, all for free. Student discounts have always existed, but these apps have made it easy to find them all in just one spot. Not only that, but these apps have also caused other brands to join in on marketing exclusive student offers. 

However, this exclusivity also means that other individuals, who are not students anymore, who would also greatly benefit from these perks, cannot benefit from them. Brands and platforms aim to target college students specifically with these exclusive deals and perks because they are often balancing tight budgets while trying to pay for school and all other life essentials.

By limiting access to college students only, these apps ensure that their savings reach those who need them most, while also connecting with the next generation of loyal customers. Take advantage of these student perks while you can, because once you graduate, these student perks from UNiDAYS and Student Beans won’t be available.

There are hundreds of deals in which users can get a percentage off of select products and services, free trials, and or student deals. To name only a few, 10% off Hollister, 15% off Shein, and 20% off American Eagle; Free trials of Amazon Prime or Spotify Premium for a marked-down price. 

By taking advantage of these deals, students can treat themselves without breaking the bank, making college life feel a little less stressful and perhaps a whole lot more manageable.

Sophomore exercise science major, Kylie Oliver, said, “What is UNiDAYS?’ I have never heard of that before, and I really wish I had … I can’t wait to start using it.”

On the other hand, sophomore elementary education major, Abby Perillo, had heard of the app.

She said, “My mom had me download the app, and now I use it whenever I shop. It’s crazy that more people don’t use the app when it’s literally free money.” 

The UNiDAYS app is organized into multiple categories to make finding the deals university students need even easier. The categories are Fashion, Beauty, Food and Drink, Health and Fitness, Technology, Lifestyle, and Wellbeing. The app’s homepage is updated frequently with new “Just In” deals when new brand deals are discovered. The Student Beans app is structured in a way that is very similar to UNiDAYS, making it simple to switch from app to app in search of just the right deal for you.

“I think it’s one of those things that every college student should know about,” said sophomore biology major Eliana Forry. “It’s like … why wouldn’t you use it? College is expensive enough.”

The exclusivity also raises an interesting question: while students gain access to massive savings, adults who may need similar discounts but don’t qualify, is this harming brands more than helping? Or is this an intentional strategy? By keeping the app to college students only, these apps and brands ensure that their coupons go to their target audience and reduce the risk of coupon abuse. For brands, it is a selling strategy; for students, it is a spending strategy.

Thanks to apps like UNiDAYS and Student Beans, students aren’t just saving money, they’re gaining access to opportunities that make college life more manageable and even enjoyable. From discounted tech that helps with school work, affordable fashion, streaming services, and software, these apps give students a diverse and wonderful set of deals. For any college students hoping to get the most out of their dollar, UNiDAYS and Student Beans are those apps. At this point, they’re not just convenient, they’re essential.

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