Teacher Discounts: Stores That Give Educators Money Off

Many online stores give teachers money off, but you almost always have to prove you teach first. Most use a verification service such as ID.me, GovX, SheerID or VerifyPass, and some run their own form. Once you're verified, you get a code or a lower price at checkout.

Big names do it too. Nike, Office Depot, Lenovo, the Google Store, Bose and Steve Madden all have a teacher or educator discount, and Canva gives verified teachers its education plan for free. Here's how the checks work, who usually counts as an educator, and what each store offers.

• Teacher discounts are usually grouped with others. Look for "Heroes", "Service members" or "Community" pages as well as "Teachers".
• Have proof ready: a school email, a staff ID, a pay stub or a teaching license.
• Check who qualifies. Some stores include college faculty and school staff; others mean K-12 classroom teachers only.
• Expect limits. Single-use codes, full-price items only and caps on how often you can use it are common.
• Teaching tools count too. Software and classroom stores often have a free or cheaper educator plan rather than a percentage off.

How do teacher discounts work online?

The store hands the check to a service, or to its own team. You prove you work in education once, and the store sends you a code or turns on a lower price while you're signed in. Because the discount is tied to you, you can't pass it on, and a code someone posts online usually won't work for you.

Teacher discounts often sit inside a wider program for military, first responders, nurses and teachers together. The amount is usually the same for every group in that program, which is why you'll see the same figure on a store's "heroes" page and its teacher page.

Which services check that you're a teacher?

ID.me

ID.me is one login that covers several groups. You verify your identity and your teaching role once, then a "Verify with ID.me" button on a store's page applies the discount. The first check takes a few minutes. After that it's usually one click. More of the stores below use it than any other service.

GovX

GovX started with military and government workers and now includes teachers at many stores. You create a free GovX account, verify, and then get the store's code from GovX or through a link on the store's page.

SheerID

SheerID runs inside a form on the store's own site. You type your name, school and role, and it checks them against its records. If it can't confirm you, it asks for a document such as a pay stub or staff ID.

VerifyPass

VerifyPass is popular with smaller stores. You verify once, and the store emails you a code, often single use and short-lived, so use it the same day.

Student Beans and UK teacher sites

A few stores check teachers through Student Beans, the same service they use for students. UK stores often work with teacher discount sites such as Discounts for Teachers, which hand you the store's code after you sign up.

Who counts as a teacher for these discounts?

It depends on the store. The most common groups are:

• K-12 classroom teachers at public and private schools
• College and university faculty
• School staff such as librarians, aides and administrators, at some stores
• Homeschool teachers, at a few stores, often with extra proof

Retired teachers and student teachers are hit and miss. Champion is one of the few stores whose page says retired educators are included. If the store's page doesn't say, ask support before you verify. A "teacher" program can also mean something else entirely: Manduka's teacher program, for example, is for yoga and Pilates instructors, not school teachers.

Which stores in our directory have a teacher discount?

165 stores on Offertium mention a teacher or educator discount. These are the ones shoppers search for most, plus the ones with clear terms, grouped by how you verify. Each store's page has its current offers.

Through ID.me

• For supply runs, Office Depot gives 20% off one qualifying purchase, plus 25% back in Bonus Rewards on qualifying purchases. You need a Rewards account verified through ID.me. The coupon expires Dec 31, 2026, and Bonus Rewards are capped at $100 per member per week. Seen on Office Depot's teacher rewards page, Oct 12, 2026.
• Google Store: 10% off. Seen on Google Store's offers page, Oct 21, 2026.
• Bose: 10% off the cart, up to $100. Seen on Bose's ID.me discounts page, Oct 12, 2026.
• Lenovo: 5% off, once you verify with ID.me in the cart. Seen on Lenovo's student page, Oct 8, 2026.
• Comfrt: 15% or more. Seen on Comfrt's ID.me discounts page, Sep 29, 2026.
• The Sak: 20% off. Seen on The Sak's ID.me page, Sep 29, 2026.
• UNTUCKit: 25% off. Seen on UNTUCKit's ID.me page, Oct 21, 2026.
• TOMS: 20% off. Seen on TOMS' teacher discount page, Oct 21, 2026.
• Shop online for Cole Haan's 15% off, on US and Canada orders. It isn't valid in stores and can't be combined with other promotions. Seen on Cole Haan's ID.me page, Oct 13, 2026.
• Saatva: $225 off orders of $1,000 or more. Seen on Saatva's help page, Oct 12, 2026.
• Leesa: $75 off mattresses, excluding Studio and Kids mattresses. Seen on Leesa's military discount page, Oct 13, 2026.
• Teachers, aides, professors and school administrators get 5% off the voyage fare at Norwegian Cruise Line, or 15% off eligible Guarantee staterooms. It's capacity controlled, and one guest in the stateroom needs a verified MyNCL account. Seen on Norwegian Cruise Line's promotion terms page, Oct 15, 2026.
• Away: 10% off sitewide. Seen on Away's hero discounts page, Oct 13, 2026.
• Your first Home Chef box is 50% off, up to $60, and future orders are 10% off. Seen on Home Chef's heroes page, Oct 12, 2026.
• Green Chef goes further: 55% off the first box, then 15% off the next 51 boxes. Nurses, medical providers and hospital employees qualify too. Seen on Green Chef's group discounts page, Oct 12, 2026.

Through GovX

• Pick "Public School Teacher" in GovX to get GORUCK's 20% off full-priced gear and 15% off events. Seen on GORUCK's help center, Sep 29, 2026.
• Mack Weldon: 15% off full-price items. Seen on Mack Weldon's community heroes page, Oct 13, 2026.
• OluKai: 10% off the entire order, with a $60 minimum and one-time use. Seen on OluKai's help center, Oct 19, 2026.
• Bentgo: 15% off. Teachers can also verify through ID.me. Seen on Bentgo's GovX page, Sep 29, 2026.
• iFLY includes educators in its GovX offer, which takes 20% off select weekday packages. Seen on iFLY's special offers page, Sep 29, 2026.

Through SheerID

• K-12, high school, college and post-secondary faculty get an extra 10% off online at Shoe Carnival. Sign in to your Shoe Perks account before checkout. Seen on Shoe Carnival's teacher discount page, Sep 29, 2026.
• Once every 30 days, Kipling gives you a single-use code for 15% off. Seen on Kipling's teacher discount page, Oct 22, 2026.
• Burton: 20% off select Burton gear, with a one-time code after verification. Seen on Burton's discount programs page, Oct 13, 2026.

Through VerifyPass

• Ring: 20% off with a one-time Give-Back code. It isn't valid during sales events or with other offers. Seen on Ring's support page, Oct 13, 2026.
• Tonal: $500 off. Seen on Tonal's hero discount page, Oct 13, 2026.
• Trust & Will: 25% off. Seen on Trust & Will's promo codes page, Oct 13, 2026.
• Pre-K and K-12 teachers and professors get $10 off orders over $149 at DeerRun, with a one-time code for full-price items. Seen on DeerRun's heroes discount page, Sep 29, 2026.
• Makera takes $100 off desktop CNCs over $1,600 for individual educators, not organizations. Seen on Makera's discount page, Sep 29, 2026.

Through Student Beans or a UK teacher site

• Thrive Causemetics: 15% off with a single-use code after you verify through Beans iD. Seen on Thrive Causemetics' special offers page, Oct 19, 2026.
• REEF: 20% off through Student Beans. Seen on REEF's student and teacher discount page, Oct 19, 2026.
• UK store FatFace takes 10% off full-price items once you verify through Discounts for Teachers. Seen on FatFace's military discount page, Oct 13, 2026.
• White Stuff (UK store): 15% off. Seen on White Stuff's teacher discount page, Oct 18, 2026.

Through the store's own check, or no service named

• Nike: 10% off most items, worded as a discount for school staff. Seen on Nike's promo code page, Oct 8, 2026.
• Steve Madden: 25% off. Seen on Steve Madden's teacher discount page, Oct 13, 2026.
• Microsoft Store: its Education discount covers faculty too, on select Surface devices, PCs and accessories. The 10% it advertises is quoted for students. Seen on Microsoft Store's education page, Oct 12, 2026.
• Dolce Vita: 20% off after the store's own eligibility check. Seen on Dolce Vita's teacher discount page, Oct 19, 2026.
• Every purchase is 10% off at Fat Brain Toys through its Educator's Extra Credit Program. Seen on Fat Brain Toys' FAQ page, Oct 12, 2026.
• Retired educators count at Champion, which gives 10% off. Seen on Champion's current offers page, Oct 13, 2026.
• Karen Kane: 20% off every purchase, with up to four codes in 30 days. Seen on Karen Kane's service member discount page, Sep 29, 2026.

Free or cheaper teaching tools

• Canva: Canva Education is 100% free for verified teachers. Some teachers are verified instantly; others upload a document. Seen on Canva's teachers page, Sep 29, 2026.
• DataCamp: DataCamp Classrooms is free for teachers and their students. Seen on DataCamp's homepage, Oct 13, 2026.
• Adobe: an introductory price of US$19.99/mo for the first year on an annual plan, then US$39.99/mo. Seen on Adobe's offer terms page, Oct 19, 2026.
• Scholastic: the Teacher Store prices products at a discount for educators. Seen on Scholastic's Teacher Store page, Oct 12, 2026.

Plenty of other stores link a teacher program from their footer or menu. If yours isn't here, here's how to find out.

How do you find out if a store has a teacher discount?

1. Check the footer and help center for "teacher", "educator", "heroes" or "community".
2. Search the services. ID.me and GovX both list the stores they work with.
3. Look next to the discount code box at checkout. Some stores put a "Verify with ID.me" button there. Our guide on how to use a promo code shows where that box usually sits.
4. Ask support. Mention your school and role, and ask whether the discount covers your position.

You can also browse a whole category, such as Clothing & Fashion or Laptops & Computers, and open each store's page. If a store has a teacher discount, you'll see it there with the store's other perks.

Can you use a teacher discount on classroom supplies?

Usually, yes, as long as you're buying as an individual. Most teacher discounts are for personal purchases, so a school or district order on a purchase order often doesn't qualify. Makera's page, for example, says its educator offer is for individuals, not organizations. If you're buying for your classroom with your own card, the discount normally applies like any other order.

For supplies, books and classroom tech, start with Office Depot's teacher rewards, Scholastic's Teacher Store and Fat Brain Toys' educator program. Our Books & School Supplies page lists more stores in that space, and the Education category covers courses and learning apps.

When should you use it?

Teacher codes rarely stack with sale prices or other promo codes. Ring's page, for example, says its code isn't valid during sales events, and Cole Haan's can't be combined with other promotions. On a full-price order, the teacher discount usually wins.

During a big sale, compare first. Black Friday falls on Nov 27, 2026 and Cyber Monday on Nov 30, 2026, and some sale prices beat 10% to 20% off. Check the sale price against your discount and pick the bigger saving. Next summer, our Back to School page collects the sales that matter for a new school year.