Teacher Discounts for Homeschoolers?

That's right! More and more businesses are beginning to see the benefit of offering teacher discounts to homeschoolers. Not everyone has jumped on board, but you might be surprised who has.

Most office supply stores are among the mix of participating retailers... here are a few links to get you started. It may help to make your own homeschooling id card before you visit a retailer... if you'd like a free resource to do just that, check out: Free Student/Teacher ID Card.

If you have anything from the state or from a homeschooling program that you've joined verifying your homeschooling status, you should take it along when enrolling in teacher programs.

Kinkos -get an educator discount card and save 15% of select services including copies. An online educator savings program application is also available! This is where I'd start because it's just so easy to apply for. They'll send you the card in the mail within a couple weeks time.

Staples -offers a teacher rewards program, 10% off copies

Office Max -offers a teacher's program, Max Perks Program offers cash back on purchases made with your educator card

Office Depot - offers a teacher's program, Star Teacher Program entitles you to 5% discount on merchandise and 15% on photocopies

Barnes & Nobel -20% off school materials, 2 sales per year permit you to recieve 25% off all book purchases whether for school or personal use.

Borders -20% off for classroom use
"If you are a homeschooler and can provide any applicable state certification, you are also eligible for the 20% Classroom Discount Card. Homeschoolers in states without certification should contact a manager at the store for instructions on how to document your status as a homeschooler. The 20% discount will be applied to the list price of books, music and videos purchased in a Borders store for use in the classroom or for classroom preparation"

Hobby Lobby -10% off
Sounds like you're not required to show proof of your homeschooling status, but it's appreciated if you do.

Jo-Ann's -10% off (both regular and sale merchandise)
Apply in store by simply providing anything verifying you're a homeschooler. Whether issued by the state or a card or membership letter from a homeschooling support group. You could also bring other teacher discount cards... for instance if you already have your Kinko's educator card, you could provide this as evidence of your teaching status.

If you know of another retailer offering discounts to homeschoolers be sure to share!

~Wendy