Students looking to save money and to find special offers on laptops or PCs may find it useful to join the HP Academy. This is a private online store that gives those in education discounted costs on systems, software and accessories. How do HP student discounts work, how much can they save and who can use them?

How Do HP Student Discounts Work and How Much Will a Student Save?

The manufacturer gives out student discounts via its Academy website. This is a private online shopping area and those looking to buy a college laptop or PC will need to register to access deals. Members can use instant deals (often designated by an HPA logo) and can sign up for a newsletter to keep them up to date with new education offers. They can also call tech advisors who can help them decide on a system/package and advise on appropriate discounts.

The actual deals given by HP may vary at any given time. Typically, students that qualify for a college discount may be given up to 10% off the listed price. They may also be given access to periodic special deals. At the moment, for example, the site is quoting offers of up to $250 off desktops and monitors, up to $260 off laptops and $50 off printers. Printing supplies currently come with a flat 10% discount.