Does Costco have a student discount?
No — as far as we can verify, Costco does not currently offer a student discount.
Costco has no student discount. The Digital Costco Shop Card offered to college students is the same new-member card anyone gets: $20 for Gold Star or $40 for Executive when you set up auto renewal.
- Last checked
- October 7, 2026
- Their site
- https://www.costco.com
How we checked
- Costco's pages on the student-verification services
- https://www.costco.com/f/-/join-costco
Student deals to try instead
- Target (Target Circle)Over 50% off ($4.99/mo or $49/yr)
Target Circle 360 for $4.99/mo or $49/yr, over 50% off for verified college students
- Newegg (Academic Store)Extra 5% off (up to 10% on select items)
Extra 5% off (occasionally up to 10%) for verified students/faculty via the Newegg Academic Store
- Broadway Student Rush / Lottery (via Ticketmaster & TodayTix)~$25 day-of rush tickets (per-show)
Day-of student rush tickets (~$25) with a student ID, plus digital lotteries - varies by show
- Shutterfly5% off
5% off for verified students (via SheerID/a student-verification platform)
Target (Target Circle)
Newegg (Academic Store)
Broadway Student Rush / Lottery (via Ticketmaster & TodayTix)
ShutterflyGuides
We keep checking
We re-verify on a schedule. If Costco launches a student offer, it'll appear in the directory — and this page will change to a yes.