If you’re enrolled in college (or plan to start your first year of college), you absolutely can’t miss the annual Target college student discount every July through September. Not to mention the other 20% off Target Circle Offers you get as a verified student throughout the year.
We often see hot storage deals at Target, including deals on furniture, storage bins, garment racks, shelving units and more, that you can stack with the Target college student discount.
All you have to do is verify your student status in the Target app. With many college dorm items on sale, you can stack your savings when you use the 20% discount on top of a sale price. Plus, if you pay with a Target Circle Card, you get an extra 5% off.
Here’s how to sign up for the Target college student discount and when to expect the next coupon.
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The Target College Student Discount is a yearly event where students get 20% off storewide.
College students can verify their student status in the Target app and then get a coupon good for 20% off one storewide Target purchase.
College students can also get Target Circle 360 at a monthly subscription for just $4.99 per month (compared to $10.99 for non-students).
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KCL predicts the next Target college student discount for 20% off will likely start on July 13, 2025.
Target hasn’t officially announced the next date for the Target College Student discount, but based on what they've done in recent years, we here at KCL predict that it’ll take place starting Sunday, July 13, 2025.
How do we make our prediction?
Target usually drops the 20% off coupon for college students in the middle of July.
Here are the prior Target College Student Discount coupons dates that we've tracked:
July 14 - Sept. 28, 2024
July 16 - Aug. 26, 2023
How much is Target's college student discount?
Eligible college students can save 20% with a special Target Circle coupon. The coupon should be valid for one-time use, but it can be used online OR in store.
Consider stacking your 20% off coupon with your state’s tax-free weekend for a little extra savings. Have any extra Target gift cards lying around? You can use those, too!
KCL TIP: Stack the college student discount with your typical 5% off Target Circle Card discount for even more savings.
How do you get a college student discount at Target?
Eligible students will automatically receive a 20% off coupon through their Target Circle account as long as they’re verified as a student. You can sign up for Target Circle online or by selecting the account tab inside the Target app.
Here's how to verify your student status:
Verify your college status on the Target website.
Once you’re verified, save your college savings Circle offer(s).
Your discount will automatically apply at checkout on Target.com or in your Target Wallet in store.
NOTE: If you’re not ready to use your coupon yet, be sure to uncheck it from your Target wallet. You don’t want to waste a good 20% off coupon on a small transaction!
KCL TIP: If you’re a new student and the system doesn’t recognize you, you can submit your school ID card with the expiration date, class schedule, or tuition receipt for verification. Our readers have also suggested uploading a dorm assignment letter or bursar statement for verification.
What is the Target college student discount offer valid on?
The college student discount is valid on almost everything at Target. There are select brands that you can guarantee will be excluded from almost every Circle Offer, and that isn’t any different from the student discount offer.
Some excluded items include alcohol, Apple products, Beats, Bullseye’s Playground, Casper, Cricut, Dyson, gift cards, Instant Pot, JBL, Ninja, Samsung TVs, Shark, and more.
See all of the exclusions on the Target website.
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Save more with exclusive Target Circle offers just for college students throughout the year.
In addition to the 20% off Circle offer you’ll get in the summer, Target gives students additional Circle offers throughout the school year.
Keep in mind that these Circle Offers have exclusions and won’t stack on top of the general 20% off Target student discount. Sorry — we’re not getting 40% off laundry detergent by stacking multiple offers. But you can use them in combination with a “buy three, get a $10 Target gift card” promo.
Use your Target college student discount in combination with sales.
Target offers a ton of college and dorm room essentials on sale during August and September. You can use your college discount on dorm decor, household essentials, beauty, tech, food, and beverage items.
Many Target dorm essentials were on sale for 25% off during the last go-around, including bedding, sheets, storage items, desk organization, and more. And don’t forget to use your Target Circle Card when you make your purchase.
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