Military, Student and Government-Assistance Discounts at Major Stores

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Updated October 29, 2026 · By I Need Coupons Editors · How we verify savings

Verified discount programs for military families, students and people receiving government assistance, from the stores' own pages.

Key takeaways

  • Lowe's and Home Depot both list 10% military discounts; Lowe's requires ID.me verification and excludes sale items.
  • Nike has dedicated help pages for student, military, teacher and first responder discounts.
  • Walmart+ Assist and Amazon Prime Access offer discounted memberships to people on qualifying assistance programs.

Military discounts

  • Lowe’s: a 10% everyday military discount on most full-price items for current service members and veterans, and enrolled, verified spouses. You verify through ID.me with a MyLowe’s Rewards account. It can’t be used on sale items or combined with other discounts and excludes major appliances, commodities like lumber and wire, gift cards and services.
  • The Home Depot: Home Depot’s Savings Center lists 10% off for active military, veterans and spouses, and its military page lists free APO/FPO delivery (exclusions apply).
  • Nike: Nike’s Help center has a military discount page explaining eligibility and verification.

Student discounts

  • Nike has a student discount help page with verification details.
  • Ulta Beauty lists student perks within Ulta Beauty Rewards.
  • Walmart lists a Walmart+ Student option on its Walmart+ page.

Discounts for people receiving government assistance

  • Walmart+ Assist: Walmart advertises a 50% discount on Walmart+ for people who qualify for government assistance.
  • Amazon Prime Access: a discounted Prime membership for people receiving qualifying assistance such as EBT or Medicaid.
  • Also check benefits you may be missing at benefits.gov.

How verification works

Many retailers use third-party verification services such as ID.me. You create an account once, upload or confirm documents, and the store then applies your discount online or at the register. Keep your login handy; some discounts must be re-verified periodically.

Frequently asked questions

Does Lowe's military discount work on sale items?

No. Lowe's says it can't be used on any sale item or combined with other discounts.

Is there a discounted Walmart+ for people on assistance?

Yes. Walmart advertises Walmart+ Assist at 50% off for people who qualify for government assistance.

How do I verify military status online?

Lowe's uses ID.me; other stores name their verification method on their discount pages.

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