Being a student can be expensive, but there are plenty of ways to save. The Student Savings Dashboard brings together discounts, free services, and special offers available to AMS members in one convenient place. Whether you’re looking to save on everyday essentials, subscriptions, food, entertainment, academic resources, or other services, this page connects you with savings offered through the AMS, Queen’s University, and external partners. Explore the options below to see what’s available to you and make the most of your student status.
As an AMS member, you have access to exclusive discounts and offers secured specifically for Queen’s undergraduate students through AMS partnerships. The AMS works with businesses and organizations to bring you additional savings on products and services throughout the year.
You can also access discounts offered by participating businesses throughout Kingston. These local deals are provided through the Downtown Kingston BIA and other participating businesses, helping you save while supporting shops, restaurants, and services in the Kingston community.
As a university student, you have access to discounts from a variety of companies and services simply by being a student. These offers typically require you to verify your student status using your Queen’s email address or another form of student verification.


Company: Adobe Creative Cloud
About: Creative software suite providing applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Lightroom, and more.
Terms and Conditions: Must be an eligible student. A school-issued email can be used for verification. The student plan requires a one-year commitment. Introductory pricing applies for the first year, after which the student renewal rate applies while eligible.
Discounts: 71% off for the first year: $25.99/month for Creative Cloud Pro Student renewal price is currently $51.99/month.
How to access the discount: Select the Students & Teachers Creative Cloud plan and provide your school-issued email during purchase. Adobe may require additional verification of student status. (Adobe Help Center)
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Company: Amazon Prime
About: Membership service offering free and fast delivery on eligible Amazon purchases, Prime Video, Prime Gaming, exclusive deals, and other benefits.
Terms and Conditions: Available to eligible Canadian post-secondary students and qualifying young adults. Student status may need to be verified.
Discounts: 6 months free, followed by discounted Prime membership for eligible students/young adults.
How to access the discount: Sign up for Prime for Young Adults and complete the student verification process using your university information.
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Company: American Eagle
About: American Eagle is a clothing retailer that sells apparel, footwear, and accessories, including jeans, tops, outerwear, and basics.
Terms and Conditions: Runs every Thursday, Available to students currently enrolled at Queen's University. A valid student ID card must be presented at the time of purchase.
Discounts: 15% off eligible merchandise.
How to access the discount: Show your student card when paying at cash
Location: 945 Gardiners Rd, Kingston, ON K7M 7H4


Company: Apple Music
About: Music streaming service offering ad-free access to millions of songs, playlists, radio, offline listening, and more.
Terms and Conditions: Must be an eligible university or college student and verify student status. Student eligibility must be periodically reverified.
Discounts: Student plan for $5.99/month, compared with $11.99/month for an individual plan.
How to access the discount: Select the Student Plan when subscribing to Apple Music and follow the prompts to verify your student status.
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Company: Bulk Barn
About: A Canadian bulk food retailer offering a wide selection of baking ingredients, snacks, candy, spices, grains, nuts, and other pantry essentials, allowing you to purchase as much or as little as you need.
Terms and Conditions: Every Wednesday. Valid Student Card Required
Discounts: 15%
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Location: 145 Princess St., 1201 Division St., and 830 Norwest Rd.
Company: Burham Optical
About: Burnham Optical is a family-owned optical store and eye-care clinic in Kingston offering eye exams, prescription glasses, contact lenses, frames, repairs, and lens services.
Terms and Conditions: Everyday. Valid Student Card Required
Discounts: 15% off frames and lenses
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Location: 500 Gardiners Rd, Kingston


Company: Columbus Coffee
About: Columbus Café is a cozy café on Princess Street in downtown Kingston, offering coffee, specialty drinks, pastries, sandwiches, and light meals. It’s a convenient spot for a quick coffee, breakfast, lunch, or a casual study break.
Terms and Conditions: Every Tuesday. Valid Student Card Required
Discounts: 10%
How to access the discount: Student discount can NOT be added on ongoing promotions
Location: 297 Princess Street


Company: Envy Hair Studio
About: Envy Hair Studio is a downtown Kingston hair salon offering haircuts, styling, colouring, highlights, treatments, and special-occasion services. It also sells a range of professional hair-care products and styling tools.
Terms and Conditions: Everyday. Valid Student Card Required
Discounts: 10%
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Location: 328 Princess St


Company: Food Basics
About: Food Basics is a Canadian grocery store chain offering a wide selection of affordable groceries, fresh produce, household essentials, and everyday products. It focuses on providing budget-friendly prices for shoppers.
Terms and Conditions: Every Tuesday. Valid Student Card Required
Discounts: 10% discounts
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Location: 33 Barrack St


Company: Fort Henry National Historic Site (Fall Programming)
About: Fort Henry National Historic Site offers fall programming with guided tours, rifle-firing demonstrations, and access to its historic museum exhibits.
Terms and Conditions: Bring Valid Student Card. Valid August 19 to October 31, 2026
Discounts: Queen’s student general admission listed at $20
How to access the discount: Select the student concession when you buy your tickets
Location: 1 Fort Henry Dr, Kingston
Check out the Fort Henry National Historic Site (Fall Programming) Website


Company: GitHub
About: Software development platform for storing code, collaborating on projects, version control, and accessing developer tools and resources.
Terms and Conditions: Must be 13+ and enrolled in a degree- or diploma-granting course of study. Requires a school-issued email and/or official dated proof of enrolment. Individual partner offers may have additional terms.
Discounts: Free GitHub Student Developer Pack, providing professional developer tools and partner offers at no cost.
How to access the discount: Sign into GitHub, apply for GitHub Education, and verify student status using your school-issued email and/or proof of enrolment. (GitHub)
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Company: Isabel Bader Centre
About: The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts is Queen’s performing arts hub, located along the waterfront. It hosts concerts, theatre, film screenings, performances, and other events throughout the year, giving you a place to experience arts and culture right on campus.
Terms and Conditions: This offer is strictly limited to 1 per person per concert. Any additional tickets in your order will be charged at full price. Offer only applicable on Ticket Type: Queen's Student. Free Tickets will only be available for will call/box office pick-up and all students should be prepared to present a Queen's Student Card when picking up tickets.
Discounts: Free Tickets
How to access the discount: Select "Queen's Student" Ticket Type when choosing your seats online. Tickets will initially be displayed with a price but will automatically discount to $0.00 at checkout. Pick up your tickets at the Isabel Box Office on the night of the performance.
Location: 390 King Street West, Kingston, ON K7L 2X4
The discounts and offers listed on this page are provided by third-party companies and are not administered or endorsed by the AMS unless otherwise stated. Eligibility, pricing, availability, and terms are determined by each provider and may change at any time. Please visit the provider’s website for the most current information.