PrintWho says the CUID is good for only CUArts and Flex? Popular stores around the city offer special discounts to college students. “It’s important to put ourselves out there and give college students a break. We like to call the 15 percent discount our own form of financial aid,” chuckles Kate Kring, a sales associate at the Madewell store in SoHo (486 Broadway). Here are other spots where students can use their ID cards to attain discounts.
Club Monaco, 6 W 57th St.
Known for stocking glamorous and sophisticated clothes without the gaudy glitz, Club Monaco is perfect for the budget-conscious student who needs to find clubbing gear and office wear in one place. The store’s hefty 20 percent discount is unmatched by its competitors.
Topshop, 478 Broadway
This British import offers a 10 percent discount in addition to a complimentary by-appointment-only Style Advisor service, which entails fashion advice and outfit recommendations.
Charlotte Russe, 1275 Broadway
This high school knock-off clothing favorite appeals to the discerning college student with its 10 percent discount. As Herise Broadbelt, one of the New York City store’s managers, remarks, “We stopped using the discount for a while, but now it’s back with better publicity. We’re doing very well so far with the younger crowd.”
J.Crew, 10 Columbus Circle
Both teachers and students get 15 percent off full-price merchandise at J.Crew, the go-to store for argyle sweaters and preppy dresses—closet staples for achieving that Ivy League look.