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Being a student is hard on the wallet, there is no doubt about it. It is time to start taking advantage of the perks that come from having a student card so you can feel immediate reward for forking out so much tuition money. Here are just some of the places where you can receive a student discount.

Amazon Prime

Students can sign up for a six month free trial of Amazon Prime and then receive a 50 per cent off discount each month after. Some of the perks of Amazon Prime include two day shipping, unlimited streaming of prime movies, exclusive offers and more, To find out more visit amazon.com

Food Basics

The Oxbury and Sherwood Forest locations offer a 10 per cent discount on groceries for students with a FANcard

Metro

All locations in London offer a 10 per cent discount for students with a FANcard everyday of the week.

Real Canadian Superstore

Every Tuesday, both locations of the Real Canadian Super Stores offers 10 per cent more PC Optimum points for students. In addition, there is a free shuttle bus for students that leaves from Residence Circle every Tuesday at 7 p.m.

GO Transit

With the purchase of a PRESTO card ($6), students are eligible for a 18.4 per cent discount on one to 35 trips in a calendar month, 95 per cent discount on 36 to 40 trips and 100 per cent on 41 or more trips. For more information visit gotransit.com.

Via Rail

Via Rail offers an unlimited student pass for $449 that allows students aged 12 to 25 to travel on routes between Kingston to Windsor, Windsor to Quebec, and Kingston to Quebec. The pass is valid in the summer between the end of April and beginning of September. Via Rail also offers student discounts on individual fares. For more information visit viarail.ca.

Greyhound

Greyhound offers a 25 per cent discount for international students and 10 per cent for Canadian students. To be eligible, you must bring your student identification and either a schedule of classes, enrolment form, or any other document that verifies your current enrolment.

Roots

Roots gives students a 15 per cent off discount on regular priced merchandise. Students must present their student cards as well as an SPC card. To sign up for an SPC card visit spccard.ca.

Banana Republic

In store only, Banana Republic offers 15 per cent off full priced merchandise to students with a valid student ID. Banana Republic is located in Masonville Mall and you can learn more at bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca.

Sobey's

Sobey's offers a 10 per cent discount on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for students who have a FANcard and an Air Miles card.

Adidas

Adidas.ca offers online discounts of 30 per cent off regular priced merchandise and 15 per cent off sale items to students when you present your student email address.

Spotify

Similar to Apple Music, Spotify offers a $4.99 monthly subscription to Spotify Premium which gives you ad free music that you can listen to offline. You can sign up for a three month trial for 0.99 cents a month. To learn more visit spotify.com.

Microsoft

As a Fanshawe student, you are eligible for a free download of Microsoft Windows to your MacBook or PC. To access the download visit fanshawe.onthehub.com.

Apple

A student membership for Apple Music is $4.99 a month compared to the $9.99 for the regular membership. When you sign up you will receive a three month free trial. Apple also offers a variety of discounts to students on MacBooks, iPads, and iPhones. To learn more visit itunes.apple.com.

Imagine Cinemas

Located in Citi Plaza, Imagine Cinemas offers a student deal for students every Monday and Wednesday. For only $15 you can get a movie ticket, medium popcorn, and a medium drink. To learn more and see show times visit imaginecinemas.com.

Talize

Located near the intersection of Huron and Highbury, Talize is a thrift store that offers a 10 per cent student discount on non-sale items every day of the week for customers who present a valid student ID.

Loblaws

Loblaws Market Masonville offers a 10 per cent discount to students with a FANcard and a PC Optimum card.