How to get a Dell student discount

Dell XPS 13 (2026)
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Students throughout the country are getting ready to head back to class. If you're still in shopping mode, you're in luck. Back to school sales are at their peak right and Dell is leading the charge with discounts on some of our favorite gear. Even better, students can take advantage of Dell's student discount when making any purchases.

A Dell student discount takes an extra 10% off some of the best laptops and desktop computers around. The discount can also be used on a whole range of accessories including 4K monitors, keyboards, and webcams. Below I've rounded up some of our favorite Dell gear for school, work, or anything in between. (For more ways to save, check out our guide to the best Dell coupons).

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Dell XPS 13
Dell XPS 13: was $699 now $599 at Dell

The Dell XPS 13 (2026) is a serious rival to the MacBook Neo. It can be configured to your liking, but the base model packs a 13.4-inch 2.5K touchscreen display, Core 5-320 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. You also get two USB 3 ports and an all-aluminum design. Starting at $699, it's a budget laptop worth considering. In our XPS 13 2026 review, we called it the "the best budget Windows laptop right now." Note: Students can get it for $599 upon verifying their student status at Dell.

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Unlike some of its rivals Dell is fairly generous with its student discount, and securing yours is a relatively straightforward process. Check your eligibility using the guide below, and then just follow the steps in order to start saving on some of the best Dell laptops, monitors, PCs and more.

How to claim your Dell student discount 

In order to score a Dell student discount, you need to submit your academic email address via this Dell page. According to Dell's website, students with a valid academic email address are eligible for the student discount. (If you're based in the U.K., you'll want to visit this Dell page).

Once you’ve done this your eligibility will be confirmed and you will then receive an exclusive coupon. Just be warned the coupon can only be used once, so make sure you’ve fully considered your purchase before clicking that buy button.

If you don’t have an academic email address or have any issues submitting your application, you can contact dell_advantage_student@dell.com for more help and also submit alternative proof of your academic enrollment.

Who is eligible for a Dell student discount?  

Dell’s pleasantly thorough FAQ outlines the eligibility criteria for its student discount as follows: “Any students over 16 years old at college and university level (vocational school included) are entitled for a student discount. All we require is that you provide us with your student email and a copy of your student I.D.”

What is included in the Dell student discount?  

The Dell student discount entitles you to up to 10% off a whole range of Dell products from its official web store. In order to claim your discount, you will need a valid student discount coupon (see below on how to receive yours), and once this is obtained just enter the code at checkout to receive your student discount.

The discount does not apply to all products. For example, some Alienware gaming laptops are excluded. The size of the discount available also differs based on the product selected as well.

There is also a section of the Dell website that lists a range of Dell student deals currently available. The discounts include as much as $345 off a Dell XPS 15 laptop as well as big savings on monitors and PC desktops. Even better, these deals are open to everybody even shoppers who aren’t currently studying.

Best Dell deals right now

Dell laptops/monitors: deals from $69 @ Dell

Dell laptops/monitors: deals from $69 @ Dell
Start your back to school shopping early with the latest Dell sales on 4K monitors, laptops, desktops, headphones, and more. After discount, monitors start from $69, whereas laptops start at just $599 for a well-equipped machine.

Dell 16S Laptop
Dell 16S Laptop: was $1,169 now $969 at Dell

Thanks to this discount, Dell's 16S laptop now comes in under $1,000. It comes configured with an AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 CPU, 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. You also get a 16-inch FHD+ (1920x1200) display. We checked this laptop out in tandem with our Dell 14S hands-on, and praised it for its solid performance and bright display.

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus: was $1,379 now $1,299 at Dell

Dell's Inspiron line was one of the first laptops to join the AI PC revolution. This Inspiron 14 Plus config features a 14-inch 2.5K display, Core Ultra 7-256V CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus: was $1,819 now $1,719 at Dell

Save on the Inspiron 16 Plus, decked out with AMD's Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. This laptop is an especially great pick for students, as it's well-equipped to last for years. Plus, after your work is done for the day, you can stream your favorite shows on its 16-inch 2K (1920 x 1200) display.

Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop w/ RTX 5080
Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop w/ RTX 5080: was $2,829 now $2,679 at Dell

We tested the revamped Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC with an RTX 40-series GPU, so this model, sporting an RTX 5070, will only offer greater performance — and now at a $150 price cut. It's good for 1080p gaming thanks to its Intel Core Ultra 7-265F CPU, GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Thanks to DLSS 4, you can expect to play games at 4K with high refresh rates, but it's better suited for incredible 1440p and ultra-fast 1080p performance.

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Rory Mellon
Senior Entertainment Editor (UK)

Rory is a Senior Entertainment Editor at Tom’s Guide based in the UK. He covers a wide range of topics but with a particular focus on gaming and streaming. When he’s not reviewing the latest games, searching for hidden gems on Netflix, or writing hot takes on new gaming hardware, TV shows and movies, he can be found attending music festivals and getting far too emotionally invested in his favorite football team.

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