Some businesses Offer UT Tyler Students Discounts
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By MAKAYLA ATTAWAY/Talon Contributor
The university is partnering with businesses in Tyler, Palestine, Longview and Houston to provide students discounts.
In the Tyler area, businesses that offer discounts include East Texas Nutrition, Hollytree Dental and Calvoline Instant Oil Change, The 1948 Cafe, a popular cafe among college students in downtown Tyler, offers a 10% off all purchases for students.
Spine and Sport Family Chiropractic is offering students 30% off of services for all students, including those involved in sports programs.
In Longview, Batteries Plus and Bulbs gives 10% off of any purchase, and Nanny Goats and Cafe and Feed Bin gives students a free drink with a purchase.
In Palestine, places that offer discounts include Palestine YMCA, Ram Autosound and Security and Texas State Railroad. In Houston, Taco Cabana, House Cashin, Day Interpreting and Day Translations Inc. offer discounts for students.
According to the univesity’s website, The UT Tyler Discount Program offers discounts from six different product and service categories: automotive, direct sales, entertainment, health and beauty, food and beverage and retail.
Click here for a list of businesses that participate in the UT Tyler Discount Program.
“Discounts like these help me afford food, groceries and other necessities that can be difficult to afford,” UT Tyler student Saad Ullah said.
Hollytree Dental offers UT Tyler students 70% off of preventive services for first time visits, 50% off of subsequent visits and a $500 discount off of SureSmile clear aligners.
“Since I have no dental or health insurance, I usually avoid going to the doctor or dentist as much as possible. Now that I know about these discounts being offered, I will most definitely take advantage of these opportunities,” student Alexa Green said.
Having the ability to get money off of goods and services can ease the stress of not having enough money.
About 70% of college students have reported experiencing stress about personal finances, according to a study by apa.org.
among college students is due to financial issues.
Due to financial stress of “working full-time to pay for rent, groceries, school costs and many other bills, it is extremely hard to find time to relax and focus on schoolwork,” Green said.
Mykayla Walker, another student, said. “Stress because of money was one of the main reasons I had to temporarily quit school.” She said at one time she was having to support herself and was living on her own.
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