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Student Money Management

Truist logoNo one is born knowing how to manage money, and most people never get taught. We're here to fill that gap.

        Presentations and one-on-one sessions by Student Money Management give you the tools to make confident decisions with your money and build healthy financial habits that will stay with you long after graduation. Services are free and confidential.

Student Money Management provides virtual and in-person sessions and presentations by appointment only. For presentations requested after 5 p.m. or at locations other than Southern Wake, Scott Northern Wake or Eastern Wake campuses, or for more information, email [email protected].

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We commit to do the following for students:

  • Inform – Provide clear, practical tools and resources that will help you understand your finances and make confident money decisions
  • Empower – Equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to manage your money effectively during college and after graduation
  • Inspire – Encourage positive financial habits that reduce stress, build confidence and support long-term success
  • Support – Offer guidance through workshops and one-on-one financial coaching to help you navigate financial challenges and stay on track
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A money management expert shows off a copy of her book in front of a Care Center table stacked with resources.
Tiffany Cogdell, coordinator of Wake Tech's Student Money Management program, provides financial education resources to students.
Tiffany Cogdell, coordinator of Wake Tech's Student Money Management program, provides financial education resources to students.
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Image of Wake Tech presenter for Student Money Management
Image of Wake Tech presenter for Student Money Management
Students hold copies of a money management tips book.
Wake Tech's Student Money Management program provides financial education resources to students.
A money management expert poses for a photo with Wake Tech administrators.

Many retailers and programs offer discounts to students for signing up. The sites are free to join, and the only prerequisite is that you must have a valid .edu email address.

  • ID.me – ID.me is a digital identity verification service. It not only verifies students' status online but also offers a variety of online student discounts from it nearly 1,100 partners. The discounts include offers on accessories, appliances, car rentals, books and magazines, electronics, exercise and fitness, clothing and more.
     
  • UNiDAYS – UNiDAYS is a deals site that allows you to save on more than 150 top brands in categories such as fashion, health and fitness, beauty, lifestyle, food and technology. Discounts vary based on location.
     
  • StudentRate – This student discount site gives you access to offers on clothing, beauty and cosmetics, hotel and travel, tech, school supplies and more.
     
  • Student Beans – This free app, available on Apple and Android platforms, gives students instant access to the latest online student discounts based on their locations.
     
  • Amazon – With Amazon Prime Student, college students can enjoy a six-month trial, which includes free two-day shipping on over 50 million products, unlimited streaming of Prime movies and TV shows, unlimited photo storage with Prime photos and other benefits. When the trial period ends, college students can still enjoy 50% off the price of an Amazon Prime subscription, as well as access to all Prime benefits.
     
  • Spotify – Spotify's Premium for Students allows them to pay half price for a Premium subscription for a year, which can be renewed every 12 months for the next three years – as long as you’re eligible. You can also get access to Premium plus Hulu and Showtime for $0.99 for the first three months, after which the price reverts to $4.99 for the remaining months.
     
  • Microsoft – Students are eligible for Office 365 Education, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote, plus Microsoft Teams and other classroom tools for free. Students also can get deals like $200 off a Dell Inspiron 15 laptop and 10% off Surface accessories, as well as other exclusive benefits.
     
  • Norton – Once you unlock your Norton student discount with your Student Beans ID, you can save up to $65 on a one-year subscription, which covers antivirus, security and Wi-Fi privacy.
     
  • Apple – Apple Education Pricing allows current and newly accepted college students to save 5% off most Apple products. Students can save up to $200 on a new Mac computer, iPad, Apple software and other selected accessories.
     
  • HP – With HP's Student Program Offers, college students can enjoy a two-year warranty on PCs, accidental damage protection, exclusive student pricing and pre-installed Office software. Students can also receive 35% discounts and free delivery with HP online.
     
  • Lenovo – Students can save more on their laptop purchases with Lenovo, which offers 25% off ThinkPad laptops and 20% off all other Lenovo products (excluding third-party products) and free shipping. Discounts may vary depending on your school, and your student identity will be verified before you can complete the purchase.
     
  • Logitech – Logitech has student deals and discounts up to 25% off electronics purchases. Use your .edu email address at check out to get discounts on a broad range of products.
     
  • GEICO – Students can save $100 to $200 on their auto insurance policy and enjoy a price slash of about 15% on certain coverages from GEICO. To qualify, you must be a full-time high school or college student between the ages of 16 and 25 and have a "B" average (3.0 GPA) or higher. Apart from the "good student" discount, drivers in honor societies and those who haven’t been involved in a crash within the last five years can also enjoy money-saving discounts.
     
  • State Farm – Students can save as much as 25% off their auto insurance policy with State Farm – even after they graduate from college up to age 25. To qualify, students must maintain a "B" average (3.0 GPA) or be part of the top 20% of your class.
     
  • Allstate – Students can save up to 35% on auto insurance with Allstate’s Smart Student Discount. To qualify, students must be single, below the age of 25, be enrolled full time and have good grades.
     
  • Verizon Wireless – Get close to 19% off voice/data plans and 25% off accessories depending on your university.
     
  • AT&T – Save on your wireless service monthly plans, devices and more with the AT&T Signature Program.
     
  • Sprint – Enjoy monthly service discounts and extra unlimited data for an additional $10 per month with the Sprint Works Program.
     
  • Restaurants  – McDonald's, Burger King, Arby's, Subway, Pizza Hut and Papa John's all off 10% to 20% student discounts, while Chick-fil-A and Chipotle offer students free drinks.

More information on student discounts can be found at Money Done Right.

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Wake Tech student Noor ul-aien

"The financial management lessons helped me take control of my finances."

Noor ul-aien

Associate in Science, Class of 2025