Where to Find Deals and Freebies for Graduates This Year

Attention, Class of 2026 — 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 enjoy as a 2026 graduate.

Check back often, because we'll continue to update this post with the latest offerings throughout the graduation season!

Congratulations! You’ll want to download the free Krazy Coupon Lady app to keep the freebies and savings coming.

Offers, prices, savings, and local participation may vary.

Graduation Freebies for the Class of 2026

• Amazon: Amazon offers Prime-exclusive deals, free delivery, and more with a free 6-month trial of Amazon Prime Student ($7.49 after trial period).

• Brio Italian Grille: Get a free tray of cannoli when you place a catering order of $100 or more at Brio Italian Grille when you enter promo code GRAD2026 during online checkout.

• Buca di Beppo: Buca di Beppo is giving every grad in your party a free cannoli when you reserve your graduation party this year. Offer is valid for dine-in only. Or, you can get a half tray of cannoli when you place a catering order of $100 or more.

• Canva: Customize and print graduation announcement templates with Canva. All you have to do is sign up for a free account.

• Chipotle: Starting May 14, the first 10,000 guests to purchase a Chipotle graduation-themed gift card of $40 or more will get a buy-one, get-one free entree code. Offer valid through May 18, while supplies last.

• Golden Corral: Show up in your cap and gown on your graduation night at select Golden Corral locations and you can score a free buffet and beverage. Limit one per person. Offer valid through June 30.

• Krispy Kreme: On May 21, graduates can grab a free 3-pack of Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnuts when you wear your cap and gown or have any 2026 senior swag — no purchase necessary in shop. Some stores we called already did this on May 14, so call ahead!

• Microsoft: Students use Office 365 for free. The software includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive.

• Pluckers Wing Bar: On the day you graduate you can score a free meal with the purchase of an adult entree at Pluckers Wing Bar. You'll have to show proof of graduation (your diploma, graduation program, etc.).

• TGI Fridays: Graduates can enjoy a free appetizer or dessert when you visit TGI Fridays and order an entree. You must show your student ID. Offer valid May 12 - June 15.

Graduation Giveaways

Auntie Anne's Honor Roll Pretzel Catering Giveaway

• Auntie Anne's: To celebrate the class of 2026, Auntie Anne's is giving three graduates free pretzels. The pretzel catering giveaway ends on May 28. You can enter by filling out this form. Note, you must live within 20 miles of an Auntie Anne's to be eligible. Here are the Pretzel Catering Giveaway Rules and the prize package.

  • Two Original Nuggets Buckets

  • Two Cinnamon Sugar Nuggets Buckets

  • One Pepperoni Nuggets Bucket

  • One Mini Pretzel Dog Bucket

  • Four Dip Sets

Auntie Anne's Honor Roll Merch Giveaway

Auntie Anne's also has a merch giveaway that ends May 21. This year, 50 graduates can win $36 worth of goodies, including a backpack, water bottle, pretzel plush, and more.

To enter this giveaway, you must physically mail one of your graduation invitations to the following. Your entry must be postmarked by May 21.

• Auntie Anne’s c/o Auntie Anne’s Honor Roll

• 5620 Glenridge Drive

• Atlanta, Georgia 30342

Here are the Merch Giveaway Rules.

Free Professional Memberships

Students can apply for a membership to several professional organizations for great networking opportunities, mentors, and more education about your field. Here are some that welcome student members for free.

• National Society of Professional Engineers: Full-time students can take advantage of a free student membership in the National Society of Professional Engineers. Your membership is free as long as you're in school.

• American Planning Association: You can apply for membership to the American Planning Association as a student and your membership will be free until you complete your studies.

• American Society of Civil Engineers: Once you become a student member of the American Society of Civil Engineers you can apply for internships, fellowships, match up with a mentor and more for free.

• Society of Petroleum Engineers: Get your first year of membership in the Society of Petroleum Engineers for free.

• The American Institute of Architects: Recent graduates can join the American Institute of Architects for free.

Graduation Discounts

• Corner Bakery Cafe: Through May, you can save $40 on a Corner Bakery Cafe catering order off $300 or more when you order online.

• Edible Arrangements: Edible Arrangements has promotions available during graduation season, including discounts on select graduation arrangements.

• Ford: To receive $750 (on a car purchase) with the Ford College Recognition program, you must be a college or trade student or a graduate (within the last two years), or an incoming freshman.

• 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.

• Noodles & Co.: From May 6 - June 9, you can save 15% on Noodles & Co. catering orders of $150 or more when you use promo code GRAD2026 during online or in-app checkout.

• Penn Station: Celebrate your graduation with $10 off a Grads Party Box at Penn Station when you enter promo code PARTYBOX10 during online or in-app checkout. Offer valid through May 31.

• Potbelly: Through June 14, Potbelly is offering 10% off catering orders of $200 or more when you use promo code SAVE10 during checkout online or in-app.

• Toyota: As a recent graduate, you can apply for the $500 Toyota College Rebate on a new car. Eligibility requirements include proof of graduation within the last two years or next six months and ID.me verification.

Student Discounts

If you're a recent high school graduate, 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: Enjoy exclusive student deals through Apple Education Pricing.

• ASOS: Get 10% off (until you graduate) when you register for an ASOS account and verify your student status.

• H&M: You must be an H&M member and verify your eligibility with Student Beans to score the 10% student discount at H&M.

• Hulu: Stream Hulu (with ads) for $1.99 per month as long as you're a college student.

• J.Crew: Save 15% on your entire J.Crew purchase in-store with a valid student ID. Once verified, you can use the discount up to four times per month.

• Madewell: Madewell Insiders can score a 15% discount when you verify your student status. The discount is valid for one calendar year. After that, you need to re-verify.

• Modcloth: Get a 25% discount at Modcloth when you register and verify your student status with UNiDAYS.

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