Freebies and Discounts for Teachers
Teachers put in the work all year, and a surprising number of brands pay it back with real freebies and discounts.
From free Adobe and Canva, to a Disney hotel perk, cheap NFL Sunday Ticket, and discounts from retailers lilke Tarte and Samsung, here are the teacher deals worth grabbing right now.
Most just take a quick verification through ID.me, SheerID, or the brand's own site, so have your school email or teacher ID ready.
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These are all live as of late August 2026, though offers and pricing can change at any time, so confirm at checkout.
Adobe Express
The first two are ones your teacher friends probably already use every day. Adobe Express is free for qualifying K-12 teachers, giving you a full design toolkit for handouts, flyers, newsletters, and classroom visuals at no cost.
How to get it: Sign up with your qualifying K-12 educator status. (more details)
Canva for Education
Canva for Education is 100% free for verified K-12 teachers and their students, with premium design features, classroom templates, and collaboration tools all included. If your colleagues aren't on it yet, this is the one to share.
How to get it: Verify your K-12 educator status to unlock the free Education tier. (more details)
Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin
Here's the one that surprises people. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels offer teachers up to 25% off room rates, a real Disney vacation perk just for being an educator. You get Disney resort benefits like early park entry, plus you can walk or boat to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.
How to get it: Use promo code S5198 when booking online, or call 888-828-8850 and ask for the Teachers Rate. Valid teacher or school ID required at check-in. (more details)
NFL Sunday Ticket
If you know a teacher, make sure they hear about this one. NFL Sunday Ticket is $198 for the season when you verify as an educator through ID.me. Just know it auto-renews each season, so set a reminder if you only want it for one year.
How to get it: Verify your educator status through ID.me before purchasing. (more details)
Tarte Cosmetics
Tarte is the cool one. Teachers get 40% off, and here's the part most people miss: it renews every single month. So you're not grabbing a one-time code, you're saving 40% all year long on cruelty-free makeup and skincare.
How to get it: Verify as a teacher through SheerID to receive your discount. (more details)
Apple
Apple has quietly offered its education discount forever, and it's the easy, no-hoops option. Educators save about 10% on Macs, iPads, and select software through Apple Education Pricing, steady and reliable year-round.
How to get it: Shop through the Apple Education store to see educator pricing. (more details)
Samsung
Samsung comes in swinging. Educators can get up to 30% off devices when they verify through ID.me, a much bigger swing than most tech discounts if you're due for an upgrade. Savings vary by device and category.
How to get it: Verify your educator status through ID.me on the Samsung education page. (more details)
Cell Phone Plans (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon)
Don't forget your phone bill. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon all offer teacher discounts, though the rate depends on whether your school or district partners with the carrier. It's worth two minutes to check your provider and see if you qualify.
How to get it: Check your carrier's discount page or visit a store to confirm eligibility. (more details)
LensCrafters
LensCrafters offers a teacher discount through ID.me, and the best part is it pairs with a lot of vision insurance plans, so it really cuts that cost down. Verify at checkout to see your current rate before you buy.
How to get it: Select the ID.me verification option at checkout to apply your educator discount. (more details)
Mattress Firm
We've all heard the theories about why there's one on every corner, but whatever's going on back there, verified teachers get 10% to 20% off mattresses and bedding. Cheaper sleep, and you've earned it.
How to get it: Verify your educator status through ID.me to receive your coupon code. (more details)
