Back to School Discounts for the 2026-2027 School Year

Whether your family loves shopping for back to school, or they dread it every year, MSU Benefits Plus has you covered. All benefit-eligible employees can log into the MSU Benefits Plus portal through MSU’s multifactor authentication system and find dozens of discounts to get you and your family heading back to school in style without paying full price.

Below are just a few examples of what might be useful this time of year.

Electronics and Technology

Technology is now an essential part of the school supply list so enjoy extra savings on those investments through a variety of retailers, even here at MSU.

Apple: Save up to 10% on Apple devices and accessories through the Employee Purchase (EPP) program.
Dell: Get the best pricing available on all Dell PCs, electronics and accessories.
HP: Up to 50% off HP computers and accessories through their EEP.
Lenovo: Take advantage of exclusive savings on Lenovo PCs, accessories, and innovative AI-powered technology.
Microsoft Office: Save over 50% on Office 2024 and even more on previous versions.
MSU Tech Store: Purchase all kinds of tech with prices exclusive to MSU staff, faculty, and students.

Apparel and Beauty

Everyone wants a great outfit for their first day of school, whether you’re a student, an educator, or even if it’s just another day at the office.

Pair Eyewear: Start the new year in style with customizable glasses you’ll love and get a free gift with purchase using code CORESTEAM-GIFT.
Bombas: 25% off a purchase of $85 or more with code Exclusive25 (plus a pair is donated with every pair purchased!).
Crocs: Save $20 off a purchase of $100 or more using the code SUNNYDEAL20.
Spartan Spirit Shops: Visit any Shop in person and show your Faculty/Staff ID for 20% off!

Education

Learn a new skill, stock up on textbooks for those fall courses, and show your Spartan spirit, all at a discount through these local organizations.

Spartan Bookstore: 10% off new and used books when you show your ID.
Student Book Store: 10% of your whole purchase (excluding computer software and calculators) when you show your ID.
Method Learning: Up to 20% off SAT/ACT prep, college advising and more.

For all of these discounts and more visit the HR Website or the MSU Benefits Plus portal. Employees can also call Benefits Plus at 888-758-7575 with any questions. Back-to-School is on at Michigan State!