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Awesome Student Resources
A curated list of the best software, tools, textbooks, channels, and resources for students. This page is generated from the awesome-student-resources repo and syncs automatically within 24 hours of any change there.
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| Name | Description | Section |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Creative Cloud | Discounted Creative Cloud subscription for verified students (paid). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| Amazon Prime Student | Free six-month trial, then discounted Prime shipping and streaming (freemium). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| Apple Education Store | Official discount pricing on Mac and iPad for students (paid). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| Autodesk Education | Free one-year access to Autodesk design and engineering software for verified students (free). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| Figma Education | Figma's paid plan free for students and educators with verification (free). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| GitHub Student Developer Pack | Free developer tools and credits for verified students (free). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| JetBrains for Students | All JetBrains IDEs free for students with a school email (free). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| Notion for Education | Notion's paid plan free for students with a school email (free). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| Spotify Premium Student | Discounted ad-free music streaming for verified students (paid). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| UNiDAYS | Free student-verification platform unlocking discounts across hundreds of brands (free). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| Bold.org | Free, no-fee scholarships matched to your profile daily (free). | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters | EU-funded full scholarships for joint master's programmes worldwide. | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| Fastweb | Free scholarship search vetted against 1,000+ college partners (free). | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| Federal Student Aid | The official FAFSA portal for US grants, work-study, and loans (free). | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| International Scholarships | Free searchable database of global scholarships for international students (free). | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| Scholarships.com | Free, vetted search across millions of scholarships and grants (free). | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| Credit Karma | Free credit score monitoring and personalized financial guidance (free). | Financial Literacy & Money Management |
| Khan Academy Personal Finance | Free course covering budgeting, credit, and investing basics (free). | Financial Literacy & Money Management |
| Money Saving Expert | Martin Lewis's free UK consumer and student money guidance (free). | Financial Literacy & Money Management |
| MyMoney.gov | The official US government financial literacy hub (free). | Financial Literacy & Money Management |
| YNAB | Budgeting app with a free year-long trial for verified students (freemium). | Financial Literacy & Money Management |
| CollegeVine | Free peer and expert reviews for your college application essays (freemium). | University & Career Prep |
| Common App | The official application portal used by 1,000+ colleges (free). | University & Career Prep |
| Exponent | Free peer and AI mock interviews for tech and PM roles (freemium). | University & Career Prep |
| Novoresume | Free, ATS-friendly resume builder with student-focused templates (freemium). | University & Career Prep |
| UCAS | The official UK application portal for undergraduate degree courses (free). | University & Career Prep |
| Yoodli | Free AI coach for interview and communication practice (freemium). | University & Career Prep |
| Diversity Abroad | Study abroad and global program directory focused on accessibility (free). | University & Career Prep |
| Erasmus+ | The EU's official student mobility and exchange program (free). | University & Career Prep |
| Gap Year Association | Accredited gap year program directory and planning resources (free). | University & Career Prep |
| GoAbroad | Directory of study abroad, volunteer, and internship programs worldwide (freemium). | University & Career Prep |
| Best Delegate | Free Model UN guides, cheat sheets, and training resources (freemium). | Debate & Public Speaking |
| IDEA Debatabase | Free database of arguments for and against 700+ debate motions (free). | Debate & Public Speaking |
| National Speech & Debate Association | Topic analysis, competition resources, and event guides (freemium). | Debate & Public Speaking |
| Toastmasters International | Global public-speaking clubs and self-study materials (freemium). | Debate & Public Speaking |
| Ambleside Online | Free, complete Charlotte Mason curriculum with book lists and schedules (free). | Homeschooling |
| Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool | Free, complete K-12 curriculum you can follow day by day (free). | Homeschooling |
| Freedom Homeschooling | Free directory of free homeschool curricula sorted by subject (free). | Homeschooling |
| GOV.UK Home Education | Official UK government guidance on home education rights. | Homeschooling |
| HSLDA | US homeschool laws, record-keeping, and testing requirements by state (free). | Homeschooling |
| HSLDA Canada | Canadian home education legal protection and guidance. | Homeschooling |
| The Homeschool Mom | Free planners, record-keeping printables, and getting-started guides (free). | Homeschooling |
| Anki | Free, open spaced-repetition flashcards (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Freeplane | Free, open mind-mapping tool with AI integration (free). | FOSS Picks |
| GIMP | Free, open image editor (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Inkscape | Free, open vector graphics editor (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Joplin | Free, open note-taking app with markdown and sync (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Krita | Free, open painting and illustration app (free). | FOSS Picks |
| LibreOffice | Free, open office suite: documents, spreadsheets, slides (free). | FOSS Picks |
| OBS Studio | Free, open screen recording and live streaming (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Okular | Free, open universal document viewer with annotations (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Vikunja | Free, open task and project manager (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Zotero | Free, open reference and citation manager (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Breaking Math | Weekly conversations making math concepts click (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| Deep Questions with Cal Newport | Weekly podcast on deep work, focus, and study strategy (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| Farnam Street | Essays on mental models, decision-making, and clearer thinking (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| Hidden Brain | NPR podcast exploring the psychology behind everyday decisions (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| James Clear's 3-2-1 Newsletter | Weekly ideas, quotes, and questions on habits and learning (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| Ness Labs Newsletter | Neuroscience-backed insights on productivity, focus, and learning (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| Radiolab | Science, philosophy, and human-interest stories from WNYC Studios (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| Scott Young's Blog | Deep dives on learning faster and building hard skills (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| Stuff You Missed in History Class | Two-a-week deep dives into overlooked history (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| The Learning Scientists Podcast | Evidence-based study techniques explained by cognitive scientists (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| A Mind for Numbers | Learn math and science even if you struggle (paid). | Books We Trust |
| Atomic Habits | Build study habits that actually stick (paid). | Books We Trust |
| Deep Work | Build the ability to focus without distraction (paid). | Books We Trust |
| How to Take Smart Notes | Turn reading into writing with a note system (paid). | Books We Trust |
| Make It Stick | The science of durable, effective learning (paid). | Books We Trust |
| Ali Abdaal | Evidence-based study and productivity guides (free). | Guides & How-Tos |
| Anki Manual | The official guide to spaced repetition with Anki (free). | Guides & How-Tos |
| How to Remember Anything Forever-ish | Playable primer on spaced repetition (free). | Guides & How-Tos |
| Learning How to Learn | The popular free course on how learning works (freemium). | Guides & How-Tos |
| 7 Cups | Free, anonymous chat with trained volunteer listeners, 24/7 (freemium). | Mental Health & Wellbeing |
| Befrienders Worldwide | Free directory of confidential emotional-support helplines worldwide (free). | Mental Health & Wellbeing |
| Headspace | Guided meditation and sleep, free for teens and students (freemium). | Mental Health & Wellbeing |
| NHS Every Mind Matters | Free official guidance on stress, anxiety, and sleep (free). | Mental Health & Wellbeing |
| Academia Stack Exchange | Q&A on academic life, research, and navigating school systems (free). | Communities |
| Mathematics Stack Exchange | Q&A for working through math problems step by step (free). | Communities |
| r/APStudents | Community for AP course and exam prep (free). | Communities |
| r/GetStudying | Study motivation, methods, and accountability (free). | Communities |
| r/HomeworkHelp | Large, active community for help across every school subject (free). | Communities |
| r/IBO | The main community for IB Diploma students (free). | Communities |
| r/igcse | Support and resources for IGCSE students (free). | Communities |
| r/SAT | Strategy, practice, and score discussion for the SAT (free). | Communities |
| StudyStream | 24/7 video study rooms and a Discord community to stay accountable (freemium). | Communities |
| Awesome Skills & Plugins for Students | Curated AI coding-agent skills and plugins built for students (free). | More from StudentSuite |
| Awesome Study Resources | Curated exam, curriculum, and subject-study resources for students (free). | More from StudentSuite |
| StudyMap | A crowdsourced map of student-important places: exam centres, libraries, and more (free). | More from StudentSuite |