(07-16-2026, 09:18 AM)sanantone Wrote:

(07-16-2026, 07:07 AM)Vle045 Wrote: Can you tell me if they seem to have any particular political leaning?  It seems interesting but I also wasn’t able to find whether they align with any particular denomination.   In the learning objectives, they list:

“Demonstrate a general knowledge of of the content and critical issues in the Old and New Testaments from a conservative perspective”

This line makes me wonder if they are actually “MAGA” which I vehemently oppose.   Or if they mean conservative in a different sense.

They likely mean a conservative Christian interpretation of the Bible, which often means that LGBTQ individuals are not tolerated, women aren't allowed to be clergy, abortion is considered murder (this is not supported by the Bible), and they believe in biblical inerrancy (the Bible is not inerrant). Most of the people at the institution are likely MAGA, but it doesn't necessarily mean that politics are in the instruction.

List of College Student Discounts

College is expensive, but being a student can unlock some surprisingly valuable college student discounts. A valid student ID, college email address, or enrollment verification may save you hundreds of dollars on software, electronics, streaming services, phone plans, food delivery, travel, and other products you may already use.

Below are some of the most useful and widely available student discounts. Before paying for software or subscriptions, it is also worth checking your college's student portal. Some schools provide products such as Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, newspaper subscriptions, and other services free of charge.

These are primarily U.S.-based offers. Prices, benefits, and eligibility requirements can change, so review the terms before signing up. Many subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled.


TECHNOLOGY, SOFTWARE, AND PHONE SERVICE

Adobe Creative Cloud Pro

Students and teachers can save approximately 71% on Adobe Creative Cloud Pro, which includes more than 20 applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Acrobat Pro, and After Effects. The student price is $19.99 per month for the first year under an annual plan billed monthly.

The price increases after the introductory year, so review the renewal rate before subscribing. Also check whether your college already provides Adobe Creative Cloud to students for free.

Apple Education Store

Eligible college students and educators can receive special education pricing on products such as Mac computers, iPads, accessories, and certain software. The exact savings depend on the product, but a Mac may be around $100 less than its regular price.

Apple occasionally runs additional back-to-school promotions, so compare the education price with ordinary retailer sales and Apple's refurbished products before buying.

Boost Mobile

Verified students can receive unlimited talk, text, and data for $9.99 per month for the first five months. After the promotional period, the plan costs $25 per month.

Students verify their eligibility through Student Beans using an active school email address. The offer is designed for students who bring their own compatible phone.

Microsoft 365 Personal

Verified college students can save 50% on Microsoft 365 Personal, reducing the subscription price to $4.99 per month. The plan includes desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote, along with 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage and other Microsoft 365 features.

Before subscribing, check whether your college already provides Microsoft 365 Education for free through your student account.

GitHub Student Developer Pack

The GitHub Student Developer Pack is a free collection of professional software, developer tools, cloud credits, website services, and educational resources available to verified students. It is not a single course, although some included benefits provide access to programming courses and workshops.

The pack is especially useful for students studying computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, data analytics, or web development. Available offers change over time and may include coding tools, hosting credits, development environments, domain services, and subscriptions from GitHub partner companies.


STREAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT

Amazon Music Unlimited Student

Verified college students can try Amazon Music Unlimited free for 30 days and then pay $5.99 per month, approximately 50% off the regular individual rate.

The subscription provides unlimited, ad-free, on-demand access to Amazon Music's full catalog. Students must be enrolled at an accredited college or university, and the membership automatically renews until canceled.

Apple Music Student

Verified college students can receive one month free and then pay $5.99 per month for Apple Music. The plan includes ad-free music, offline listening, and access to all the features included with an individual subscription.

The Apple Music Student plan also includes access to Apple TV at no additional cost. Students must periodically reverify their enrollment and may use student pricing for up to 48 months.

AMC Theatres

AMC offers special student ticket pricing every day at participating theaters. Students must present a valid photo student ID at the box office to receive the discount.

The exact savings may vary by theater and showtime. Additional charges may still apply to premium formats, IMAX, special events, and upgraded screenings.

Hulu

Eligible college students can subscribe to the Hulu With Ads plan for only $1.99 per month. The discount remains available as long as your enrollment status continues to be verified.

If you are no longer eligible, the subscription automatically changes to Hulu's regular monthly price unless you cancel it. This is a good option for students who want Hulu but do not need Spotify Premium.

Paramount+

Verified college students can receive 50% off an eligible Paramount+ subscription during the promotional period. Paramount+ includes movies, television shows, news, live sports, and original programming.

Review the offer terms carefully because the subscription may automatically renew at the regular price after the student promotion ends unless canceled.

Peacock

Eligible college students can receive Peacock Premium for $5.99 per month for 12 months. Peacock includes television series, movies, Peacock Originals, live sports, and next-day access to many NBC and Telemundo programs.

Students must be at least 18 years old and verify their enrollment. After 12 months, the subscription renews at the regular monthly price unless canceled. Eligible students may be able to renew the discount after completing another verification.

Spotify Premium Student with Hulu

Spotify Premium Student includes one month free for eligible new subscribers and costs $6.99 per month afterward. The plan includes ad-free music, offline listening, unlimited skips, and access to the Hulu With Ads plan at no additional charge.

Students must attend an eligible accredited college or university and reverify their enrollment each year. The student plan can generally be used for up to four years.

YouTube Premium

Eligible students can receive a one-month free trial of YouTube Premium and then pay $8.99 per month. The subscription removes most YouTube advertisements and includes background playback, offline video downloads, and YouTube Music Premium.

Student status must be verified periodically, and the subscription changes to the regular price when the user is no longer eligible.


SHOPPING, FOOD, AND MEMBERSHIPS

Amazon Prime for Young Adults

College students and young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 can receive a six-month free trial of Amazon Prime. After the trial, membership costs $7.49 per month or $69 per year, approximately half the regular Prime price.

Membership includes fast free shipping on eligible purchases, Prime Video, Amazon Music Prime, Prime Gaming, Prime Reading, and access to Prime Day deals. Because the free trial automatically converts into a paid membership, remember to cancel before it ends if you do not plan to keep it.

DoorDash Student DashPass

Verified college students can receive DashPass for $4.99 per month or $48 per year, approximately 50% off the regular membership price.

Student DashPass provides benefits such as $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on qualifying orders from participating restaurants and stores. Order minimums and other restrictions apply.

Sam's Club

Qualified college students who join online as new Sam's Club members can receive 60% off a Club membership or $50 off a Plus membership.

Students must be at least 18 and actively enrolled at an eligible college, university, community college, vocational school, or technical school in the United States or Canada. The offer is for new members who have not had an active Sam's Club membership within the previous six months.

Target Circle 360

Verified college students can save more than 50% on a Target Circle 360 membership. The student price is $4.99 per month or $49 per year, compared with the regular membership price.

Benefits include unlimited same-day delivery on eligible orders, free two-day shipping, an additional 30 days for returns, and other promotional benefits. The discount applies to the membership, not to every purchase made at Target.

Walmart+ Student

College and graduate students can receive 50% off a Walmart+ membership, reducing the price to $6.47 per month or $49 per year. Eligible new members may also receive a free trial.

Benefits include free shipping with no order minimum, free local delivery on qualifying orders, fuel discounts, early access to certain deals, and other membership benefits. Walmart+ may also include a streaming service as part of the membership.


NEWS AND READING

The Washington Post

Eligible college students and educators can receive a Washington Post Core digital subscription for 25 cents per week, billed as $1 every four weeks for the first year.

The subscription includes unlimited access to WashingtonPost.com and The Washington Post apps. Before subscribing, check whether your college library already provides free access.


TRAVEL

Amtrak

Students between the ages of 17 and 24 can save 15% on eligible Amtrak fares with a valid student ID. Reservations generally must be made at least one day before departure.

The discount applies to qualifying travel and may be limited by route, train, fare type, and availability. Students should review the restrictions before booking.


If you know of another great student discount that DegreeForum members might find useful, feel free to add it to the thread. Please include a direct link and mention any important eligibility requirements, expiration dates, or automatic price increases.

I just registered for Amazon prime for students without any problems. They accepted my status also so I'm only a parttime student at a distance-learining-university. Perks are: 6 month free prime, 45€ per year after that, 10% on Microsoft products, 10% on some other stuff like clothing.
Everything else is regular prime: Streaming, free shipping, Amazon Music.

But I feel stupid that I only foind out at the end of my studies about this. Could have spared half the prime-fees over the last years...

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DeVry University, the for-profit best known for its TV ads in the 80s and 90s (when it principally operated in-person programs in non-traditional locations like office parks), has just been approved by its regional accreditor to offer the Master of Human Resource Management (titled MHRM) degree in a competency-based format, its first in this format. DeVry’s Keller Graduate School of Management division is accredited by the ACBSP.

The MHRM landing page and catalog listing currently describe the current non-CBE program.

50% Off Walmart+, Free Paramount+, and 5% Cash Back

When you sign up for Walmart+, you receive free delivery, a complimentary Paramount+ subscription, and several other benefits—including access to select UFC events that previously cost up to $80 per pay-per-view event.

Students and people receiving qualifying government assistance may be eligible for 50% off a Walmart+ membership.

Learn more about Walmart+:
https://www.walmart.com/plus

You can also get 50% off Paramount+ Premium with the student discount if that’s all you need:
https://www.paramountplus.com/account/signup/edu-offer/

Browse shows, movies, and more on Paramount+:
https://www.paramountplus.com/collections/

I mentioned this a while back on the sister forum, but figured I ought to mention it here as well. There is a school in Winston-Salem that goes by the name Carolina University.  http://www.carolinau.edu   They are a small private non-denominational (but leaning Baptist) Christian school (TRACS) that offers several degrees, along with a respectable discount for veterans and first responders. They offer several secular/standard majors, in addition to the ones focusing on religion. Of note, they have an online MA in Christian Ministry, that is VERY affordable. At the present time it can be had for under 4,000 USD total. (One of the two program webpages is out of date and lists an even cheaper price, however they have since expanded from a 30 hr to a 36 hr degree). The school tuition page has the accurate figure. The program is totally asynchronous, though not CBE, and also offered in Spanish or Portuguese. It is designed as the first third of a Masters of Divinity, and currently uses a large number of pre-recorded lectures the professors created during the COVID pandemic. There is no foreign language requirement such as Greek, Latin, or Hebrew, and no specialty can be declared. While not CBE the school has six terms per year and finishing in 12-16 months is possible, provided you start in the summer or early fall. I enrolled on a part time basis some time ago, taking a single class at a time purely to expand my knowledgebase. (not looking to become a pastor or anything). I would highly recommend the program to anyone looking for a cheap accredited program in religion, or a cheap US masters that isn't an MBA or AI/tech program. I will note that it is ONLY the MA in Ministry that is this cheap... though as I say, they have a respectable discount for veterans and first responders who may be interested in their other (secular) programs.

In another thread about ADHD, I mentioned that researchers found a genetic link between ADHD and high functioning autism and that high functioning autism might be a different disorder from low functioning autism. I came across this video today about a proposal to create four categories of autism rather than treating it as a spectrum. Some researchers want to go further and completely split the conditions into different disorders. Of course, they won't go back to diagnosing people with Asperger's. 

In my opinion, the social/behavioral category might not actually be autism. However, I don't want to step on anyone's toes, and the autism community has warned against completely separating diagnoses because people can fall into more than one category. 

https://youtu.be/GqBzVuW2cnM

Sam Houston State University (SHSU) now offers their Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) in Criminal Justice ina competency-based education format, joining existing on-campus and semester-based online formats.

The competency-based format has its own per-credit tuition lower than SHSU’s usual tuition: 178 per semester hour for Texas residents, 606 for nonresidents.

Been working in systems integration and PLCs for 10 years. Have an AAS in Mechatronics from Tri-County Technical College. Need my bachelor’s now — BSEET, has to be ABET accredited.

What’s the fastest way to do it? Looking at PLA credit given the years of hands-on experience. Deciding between Excelsior, TESU, ECPI, and Grantham. Anyone done this route or have input on which is fastest?


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I recently came across South Europe College, another MFEEA accredited institution (like Woolf, SMC, among others). This was interesting as this college is managed by the same group who owns and run the Comoros based Midocean University (also accredited in Comoros as a private higher education institution). 
Both institutions emerged from the Saudi based Everyone Smart University (ESU) (later renamed to Everyone Smart Company due to restriction on the use of the "University" title in Gulf states).
Before 2020, South Europe College founder operated Project Champions Academy, which delivered low-cost online preparation courses for professional certifications like the Project Management Professional (PMP). 

ESU was established in 2020 and initially offered only project-management degrees (Bachelor and Masters), directly building on the existing audience from the certification academy which had significant success in Saudi Artabia with its 65$ PMP comprehensive online live prep courses.
No evidence that these early ESU degrees held any Saudi academic accreditation. ESU promoted an "accreditation" relationship the International Project Management Association (IPMA), but IPMA's own records classified ESU as a Registered Education Provider, not a university. ESU also does not appear in the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation's directory of licensed higher-education institutions, although it maintained an office and commercial registration in Fujairah. 

In 2022, the holding group behind ESU announced that it had acquired 100 percent of Midocean University, an existing institution licensed by the Ministry of Education in the Comoros. During the same 2022 expansion period, the group also created South Europe College in Malta.
Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) database confirms that SEC holds a valid provider licence (MFHEA-ORG-410) and lists ten available programs, including a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and master's degrees in project management, human resources, and information technology. 

The master's programs are priced at €750 per semester, requiring three full-time semesters for a base tuition of €2,250. The BBA is priced at €600 per semester over six full-time semesters, totaling €3600. The Master can be completed in 1-3 year depending on the study mode.

The college offers partial scholarships providing tuition waivers of 25 or 50 percent for international students. These are allocated on a first-served basis and require students to maintain at least a B grade.

https://southeurope.edu.mt/about-us-sout...e-college/


I am not sure really how to evaluate this, but everything looks ok so far and the price seems affordable.

They have a policy for credit transfer/Recognition of prior learning that states: "Only Accredited Formal Learning units/ modules obtained at EQF/ MQF Level 7 that covers at least 80% of the contents of the program’s equivalent corresponding units/ modules shall be considered for exemption. Exemptions shall only be approved for whole Modules/ Units and not for individual elements of assessment within a Module/ Unit excluding dissertation and up to a maximum of 30% (for the Bachelor’s degree) and 20% (for the Master’s degree) of the total credit of the Exit Qualification."

I am going to see if they will accept my ENEB/ UI1 ECTS for thier Master of Project Management.