How do I verify for the Groupon student discount?

Verify your student status in Groupon's own Student Program, which connects to most universities and colleges. Once verified the discount is applied automatically at checkout, with no code to enter. (read on the Groupon page on Sep 8, 2026.)

How long does the Groupon student discount last?

Groupon does not publish a renewal rule. Verification services usually re-check you every 12 months. We re-check this page monthly (last review: Sep 8, 2026); if checkout shows something different, checkout wins.

Groupon Student Discount 2026: Who Qualifies and How to Verify

Groupon's student discount comes with exclusions, and they are the part people find at checkout. Here they are, with who qualifies and how you verify through the brand itself.

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What you get: 25% off
Verify with: Groupon itself
Who qualifies: Students at a recognised college or…
Re-verify: Every visit

What you get at Groupon

Verified students get 25% off local deals, capped at $30 of savings per offer, across dining, entertainment and personal services.

Who qualifies for the Groupon student discount

Students at a recognised college or university. Groupon asks for your institution and date of birth or other documents during verification.

How to verify Groupon’s student discount

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Prove your enrollment to Groupon
Verify your student status in Groupon's own Student Program, which connects to most universities and colleges. Once verified the discount is applied automatically at checkout, with no code to enter.
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Apply it at Groupon checkout
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Re-verify every visit

Limits and exclusions

Joining the Student Program is free, unlike the paid Groupon Select membership that gives the same 25% for $4.99 a month. NBC's guide also cites up to 10% off travel, tickets and events, which the Groupon page read does not mention.

Other brands that verify students themselves

Groupon checks you itself, so nothing carries over — each of these asks for its own proof.

Other brands verified through Direct
Brand	Discount	Re-verify
Chegg	Free perks bundled with a Chegg Study subscription	The perks last as long as…
General Motors	$500 College Appreciation offer on a new vehicle	Every visit
Zipcar	Discounted university membership and driving rates	Student memberships last…
StudentUniverse	Student and under-26 fares on 200+ airlines	Verification is stored in…
M·A·C Cosmetics	20% off through M·A·C Pro Student membership	Membership is applied for…
US Mobile	20% off Unlimited Premium, 25% at partner schools	Once a year

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Not affiliated with Groupon. Rules read on the Groupon page on Sep 8, 2026; programs change without notice and checkout always wins. Last review of the section: Sep 8, 2026.

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