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.Ian.
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So I was recently browsing around and saw that B&H offers a type of student discount program on their site. I'm a high school student though so It looks like it won't work for me.
I might try and e-mail them and find out if I can still apply for this program, just to see.
I'm just wondering if anyone else knows any other sites/companies that offer student discounts on photo gear. I don't think Nikon does, but maybe Canon? (Might consider switching?) haha. I haven't looked yet.
I wish the student discount program would work for high school students, but we'll see what they say.

Here's the link and a description of what B&H offers. Post up some more if you know them! I'm desperate here! haha.
Hopefully some people who haven't seen this out there can benefit from it.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/eduAbout.jsp/mode/edu#eduEligReq
B&H Photo, Video, Pro Audio — the world’s largest source of imaging and audio solutions — welcomes you to our EDU Advantage Program. This exclusive membership offers discounted prices on thousands of products to students and educators in imaging and audio fields of study. And best of all it is free to join!

About EDU Advantage:

Easy three-step online registration process
Membership is valid for 12 months
Discounted prices on thousands of products
The EDU Hotline connects you to experienced professionals who can answer all of your product questions
Easy to use EDU Advantage website
In-Stock items are shipped directly from our warehouses
Receive a complementary subscription to the annual Student Buyer’s Guide
Complimentary 90-day membership to the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP)
Instructors can create easy to use class supply lists online
It’s free!
Once approved as a member of B&H’s EDU Advantage, you will be eligible to make purchases through either our EDU Advantage Website at www.bhphotovideo.com/edu or our dedicated EDU Hotline: 866.276.1435.

Eligibility Requirements:

You must be a U.S.A. based educator or student in an accredited photography, film, video, animation, graphic design, audio, new media, or other approved program at a collegiate-level institution (High School Educators of approved programs are also eligible).
A copy of your current and valid school issued ID.
A copy of your current curriculum, class schedule or transcript.
Purchase to a US shipping address.
Apr 10 2012 9:31AM
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dunesquirrel
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If you're in canada, check out henrys student discount card. I have one.


Visit any Henry's retail location and show your student ID to receive your own Henry’s Student card. Click here for the location nearest you.

Sorry, the Henry's Student Discounts cannot be combined with any other Henry's discount or Henry's coupon offer. The Henry's Student Discount Card can be used at all Henry's store locations and for on-line purchases, but is not applicable for special orders.

Get 10%* Off on:
  • Any new Sigma lens
  • Used Equipment
  • Flashes
  • Lighting
  • Filters
  • Bags
  • Tripods
  • Books
  • Instructional DVDs
  • Consumer Printers
  • All-in-one Printers
  • Film - Colour Print, Colour Slide, B&W, Movie and Instant Film
  • Inkjet Photo Paper and Inkjet Cartridges**
  • Digital Flash Memory cards and readers
  • Photographic Paper - RC B&W and Multigrade paper, Fibre Base B&W, and Multigrade Negative and Reversal paper
  • Photographic Chemistry
  • Video Tape - Analog and Digital
  • Miscellaneous Darkroom Accessories - Tongs, Changing Bags, Loupes, Graduates, Datatainers etc.
  • Storage
  • Albums and Refill Pages
  • Photofinishing
  • Retouching Supplies
  • Mounting Supplies
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Background Paper
New! - Get 20% off rentals through Henry's or Headshots

* Discount applies to regular retail price.
** Does not apply to professional series ink cartridges.

Apr 10 2012 2:53PM
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Stose
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There is no reason high school kids should get school discountsx
Apr 10 2012 11:40PM
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.Ian.
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Well, I'm going to go to a photography school for college as soon as I finish high school. So I have to wait until I'm in college to purchase any gear what so ever?
I just wondered if there was anywhere that offered a slight discount to high school students. Or maybe I'm just not like other high school kids, as I'm struggling to be able to afford daily expenses and would like to continue to pursue photography, but am just simply having a hard time affording it. For example Apple offers a Student Discount to any students grades K-12 and University/College level. I use my camera almost as much as I use my computer, so why should there be no reason for me to get a very minimal discount on photo gear? Explain it to me please?
Apr 11 2012 12:06AM
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.Ian.
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I say "going to go" but really I mean "planning to go" as I plan on applying to as many schools as I can and giving it everything I've got to go to school for photography, because it's really my passion, and my dream.
Just thought I should add that.
Apr 11 2012 12:08AM
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Stose
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Where do you plan on going to school for photography? Chances are the college it's self will be able to get you the best deals on cameras
Apr 11 2012 12:33AM
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Stose
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College students are normally more suited for discounts because either their majors require them to get certain products, or because it's the time during their life they have to commit to a major which in many cases is also committing to a job in the future and companies want to get students involved with their product that way they essentially be "committed" to their product seeing as they learned to live by it through their studies and into the workplace. It doesn't benefit as much to give discounts to high school students because although you may love their product, you may switch or lose interest in their product all together as you get into college.
Apr 11 2012 12:42AM
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Stose
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Sorry to post so much, I just have one last piece of advice. The college you're interested in may be bias toward certain cameras or gear (such as some are bias toward Mac vs. pc) so its a good idea to see whih you're college of interest is more friendly towards before hopping on deals.
Apr 11 2012 12:48AM
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ski_utah
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tell me what you hear back from them
Apr 12 2012 12:23AM
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