Attention, Class of 2024 — once you’ve done the work, get ready to enjoy the spoils! Celebrate your academic accomplishments with our list of graduation freebies for high school or college graduates.
A bunch of restaurants and retailers will be offering free and cheap stuff for you, making those soon-to-be-due student loans sting just a little less. Here are the best of the best graduation freebies and deals you can get as a 2024 graduate.
Check back often, because we'll continue to update this post with the latest offerings throughout the graduation season!
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Offers, prices, and local participation may vary.
Graduation Freebies For the Class of 2024
Free Magnolia Bakery cupcake
Visit your local Magnolia Bakery with your diploma or graduation gear and you'll get a cupcake on the house!
Free cannoli when you book your grad celebration at Buca di Beppo
If you book your graduation celebration at Buca di Beppo by June 30, every grad in your party will receive a free cannoli. Offer is valid for dine-in only.
Free Office 365 Education software
Students and teachers from eligible schools can receive Office 365 Education for free. The software includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Microsoft Team — valued at around $70 per year. A valid school email address is required for this freebie.
Free Amazon Prime Student membership for six months
Amazon offers Prime-exclusive deals, free delivery, and more with a free trial of Amazon Prime Student ($7.49 after trial period).
Free delivery on Potbelly Catering
Potbelly is offering free delivery on catering orders of $150 or more when you use the promo code FREEDELIVERY during chekout at Potbelly.com.
Free professional memberships for engineers and planners
Students can join like the National Society of Professional Engineers and the American Planning Association. Graduates get their first year of membership to the Society of Petroleum Engineers for free.
These offer great networking opportunities, mentors, and more education about your field.
Free scholarships to help pay for your higher education
According to the Education Date Initiative, there are over 1.7 million scholarships awarded each year. Here's a list of FREE weird scholarships no one applies for that can help pay for your higher education.
Free gift cards at Applebee’s, Chili’s, Moe’s, and more
Graduation season is prime time for gift card deals. You can find offers for free bonus cards with purchase, or discounted gift cards throughout May and June. Here are some current gift card deals:
Applebee’s: Get a $10 bonus gift card with a $40 gift card purchase through May 26, 2024. Bonus card expires on July 7, 2024.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Buy $50 in gift cards, get $10 bonus card through June 16. Bonus card is valid June 17 - July 8, 2024.
Bob Evans: Get two $25 gift cards for $39.98 at Sam’s Club (20% discount)
Carvel: Get a $5 reward card when you buy $25 in gift cards through June 16. Reward card is valid June 17 - Aug. 31, 2024.
Chilis: Buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 ebonus card through June 22. Bonus card is valid through July 31, 2024.
Denny’s: Get $5 bonus card when you purchase $25 in gift cards through May 12. Bonus card is valid through July 31, 2024.
First Watch: Buy $50, get $10 in Bonus Bucks.
IHOP: Through June 30 you’ll get a $5 bonus card when you buy $25 or more in gift cards. Bonus card is valid through Aug. 25, 2024.
Logan’s Roadhouse: Buy $50 worth of gift cards through May 5, and get two free $10 bonus cards that are valid through July. 31, 2024.
McAlister’s Deli: For every $30 you buy in gift cards, you’ll receive $10 rewards through May 12, 2024. Reward cards are valid June 17 - Aug. 11, 2024.
Moe’s Southwest Grill: For every $30 gift card purchase through May 12 you’ll receive two $5 rewards that you can use Aug. 31, 2024.
Noodles: Buy $25 in gift cards through through June 30, get a $5 bonus gift card. Bonus card is valid through July 1, 2024.
Outback Steakhouse: Buy $50 in gift cards, get a $10 bonus card through June 23. Bonus card is valid June 24 - Aug. 25, 2024.
Panda Express: Buy $30+ in gift cards through May 12 and you'll get a FREE online Panda Bowl offer that's valid through July 31, 2024.
Peter Piper Pizza: Buy $50 in gift cards, get a $10 bonus card that's valid July 1 - Aug. 31, 2024.
Red Robin: For every $50 you buy in gift cards, get $10 Bonus Buck Rewards through June 17.
Schlotzsky’s: Get $5 eRewards with a $25 of $10 with a $30 gift card purchase through May 13, 2024. You must activate (unlock) your eRewards before July 17, 2024 and use it within 14 day
Smashburger: Get $5 Smash Cash when you buy a $25 gift card through June 16. Smash Cash is valid June 19 - July 31, 2024.
Subway: For every $25 in gift cards you purchase through June 30, you'll get 6″ inch free on your next visit (reedemable by July 31, 2024).
The Cheesecake Factory: Buy $50, get a $15 eBonus card through May 12. Bonus card is valid through June 5, 2024.
TGI Fridays: Get $20 in eBonus Bites cards for every $50 you buy in gift cards through June 30. Bonus cards are valid June 30 - Aug. 31, 2024.
Graduation Discounts 2024
Save 15% on Minted Graduation Cards and Gifts.
When you use the promo code CLASSOF24 you can save 15% off graduation cards and gift orders at Minted.com. Gifts include journals, puzzles, calendars, personal stationary and more. Offer is valid until 11:59 PT on May 13, 2024.
Save on Edible Arrangements.
Edible Arrangements has promotions available during graduation season, including discounts on select graduation arrangements.
Related: We can help you find even more Edible Arrangements coupon codes to use year-round.
Score an extra $500 off a new Nissan.
Recent college graduates can get $500 cash back on top of current offers on a new Nissan, thanks to Nissan’s College Grad Program. You have to prove eligibility. Other automakers offer graduate discounts as well, including:
Ford $750: You must be a college or trade student or a graduate (within the last two years) or incoming freshman.
GM $500: You must be a current college or graduate student or be a two- or four-year college graduate (within the past two years).
Toyota $500: Eligibility requirements include proof of graduation within the last two years or next six months.
Student discounts from H&M, Apple, & more
Many retailers offer discounts specifically for college students. Here are just a few (although we’ve got a MUCH LARGER list of discounts for college students):
Apple: Exclusive student deals through Apple Education Pricing
ASOS: 10% off when you registered and verified your student status
H&M: 10% off your entire purchase
Hulu: $1.99 per month as long as you're a college student
J.Crew: 15% off your entire purchase in store with valid student ID
Madewell: 15% off when you showed your valid student ID in store
ModCloth: 25% off when you registered and verified your student status with UNiDAYS
Graduation Freebies (Predicted)
Free six-pack of cookies at Insomnia Cookies with purchase.
We expect local Insomnia Cookies bakeries to offer 2024 graduates a free six-pack of cookies with purchase deal if you wear your cap and gown. You'll have to mention the deal and show proof of 2024 graduation if you don’t have a cap & gown.
Krispy Kreme Graduate Freebie
Krispy Kreme offers discount and free doughnuts often. They will likely offer a free Original Glazed Dozen & Dough-ploma when you visit a participating location while wearing your cap & gown, your 2024 senior swag or provide other proof of graduation such as school ID.
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