On this edition of Ask Joan, Joan highlights various back-to-school discounts available for college students. Apple offers gift cards and discounts on AppleCare with the purchase of a Mac or iPad, along with free Apple Music and TV subscriptions for a month. Target provides a 20 percent discount on a qualifying storewide purchase for students who verify their status. United Airlines offers a 5 percent discount on certain seats for younger MileagePlus members. Walmart offers college and grad students a 50 percent discount on membership. Amtrak has a 15 percent discount for students booking in advance, and Amazon provides six months of free Prime membership followed by a discounted rate.

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