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Best Buy: There's no specific discount, but you may be able to find special deals through the Back to School Student Hub. HP: Get up to 40% off when you register for the Education Store.

When you buy through our links ... With that in mind, we've gathered the best student discounts you can score for the new semester. The list includes cell service plans, music subscription ...