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Student Discounts

Being a Norco College student comes with more than just opportunities to learn—it also opens the door to valuable savings. From everyday essentials and technology to entertainment, travel, and local services, student discounts can help stretch your budget further while you focus on your education. This page highlights discounts and special offers available to eligible students, making it easier to save money and make the most of your college experience.

📇 Use Your Norco College ID

  • Norco College students with a valid student ID can often receive special pricing or ask for discounts at local restaurants, theaters, and attractions simply by showing their card at checkout. This isn’t always advertised, but many local eateries honor it when asked.

🎟️ Campus & Regional Discounts

  • Norco College cards also provide access to:

  • Discounted or free admission to college events, athletic games, and performing arts.
  • Discount tickets to regional attractions like theme parks and movie theaters.
  • Free RTA bus passes (helps reduce transportation costs).

Here is a partial list of student discounts available to Norco College students. Most local businesses, dining places and shopping stores may give student discounts — just ask and have your Norco College Student ID ready.

🍽️ Restaurants & Eateries

Many local businesses don’t publicly list official student discounts but often offer unadvertised savings for Norco College students when you show your student ID — especially at independent restaurants and small businesses with loyal local customer bases. Just ask at the register!  Here is a local directory of restaurants, fast-food spots, and other businesses near Norco College:

🍔 Sit-Down & Local Favorites

Norco has a vibrant dining scene that mixes locally-owned restaurants with family favorites and casual dining options — from Mexican and barbecue to Japanese and brunch spots.

  • Martiniz Fresko Kitchen
    Highly rated local restaurant offering elevated casual dining with a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
    📍 140 Hidden Valley Pkwy Ste A, Norco, CA 92860
  • Fire 150 Grill and Fry
    Casual American grill known for burgers, fries, and comfort-style favorites.
    📍 2650 Hamner Ave, Norco, CA 92860
  • Black Horse Tavern & Grill
    Classic tavern and grill serving American fare in a laid-back setting.
    📍 1825 Hamner Ave, Norco, CA 92860
  • Lupe’s Cocina & Cantina
    Popular spot for Mexican cuisine, margaritas, and brunch options.
    📍 510 Hidden Valley Pkwy, Norco, CA 92860
  • Pan Dumpling House
    Asian comfort food restaurant specializing in dumplings and noodles.
    📍 490 Hidden Valley Pkwy Ste 101, Norco, CA 92860
  • Hanami Ramen
    Local favorite offering ramen and Japanese comfort dishes.
    📍 140 Hidden Valley Pkwy E, Norco, CA 92860
  • Jono’s Japanese Restaurant
    Traditional Japanese restaurant serving sushi, teriyaki, and classic entrees.
    📍 1161 Hidden Valley Pkwy Ste 107, Norco, CA 92860
  • Badlands BBQ
    Barbecue restaurant known for smoked meats and hearty portions.
    📍 120 Hidden Valley Pkwy Ste D, Norco, CA 92860
  • Rodeo Café
    Well-known breakfast and brunch destination with classic diner-style meals.
    📍 847 Sixth St, Norco, CA 92860
  • Scramblers Café
    Casual breakfast and brunch café popular with locals.
    📍 2420 River Rd Ste 100, Norco, CA 92860
  • Norco’s Best Burgers
    Fast-casual burger restaurant offering classic burgers and fries.
    📍 3158 Hamner Ave, Norco, CA 92860
  • North Shore Plate Lunch
    Hawaiian-style plate lunches, poke bowls, and island-inspired favorites.
    📍 2429 Hamner Ave, Norco, CA 92860
  • Speakeasy BBQ
    Casual barbecue grill with smoked meats and comfort food sides.
    📍 1217 Sixth St #1A, Norco, CA 92860
  • Polly’s Pies Restaurant & Bakery
    Classic diner and bakery serving comfort food and homemade pies.
    📍 1790 Hamner Ave, Norco, CA 92860

🍕 Fast-Casual & Quick Bites

  • Del Taco
    Fast-food Mexican-American chain offering tacos, burritos, and value meals.
    📍 2552 Hamner Ave, Norco, CA 92860
  • In-N-Out Burger
    Popular regional burger chain known for fresh burgers and fries.
    📍 1810 Hamner Ave, Norco, CA 92860
  • Jack in the Box
    National fast-food chain serving burgers, tacos, and breakfast items.
    📍 2065 River Rd, Norco, CA 92860
  • Wendy’s
    Fast-food restaurant known for burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Frosty desserts.
    📍 994 Hamner Ave, Norco, CA 92860
  • Burger King
    Global fast-food chain offering flame-grilled burgers and value meals.
    📍 1666 Second St, Norco, CA 92860

 

☕ Coffee & Treats

  • Deep Barrel Roasters & Creamery
    Local coffee shop and creamery offering specialty coffee and ice cream.
    📍 1188 Sixth St, Norco, CA 92860
  • Gota Coffee — Neighborhood café known for handcrafted espresso drinks, teas, and light bites — a great place to grab a drink and unwind. 
    📍 1670 Hamner Ave, Ste 4, Norco, CA 92860
  • Marhaba Bakery & Coffee Shop — Charming bakery café offering coffee, baked goods, and light snacks with a cozy vibe.
    📍 2395 Hamner Ave Ste G, Norco, CA 92860
  • Crave Coffee & Tea — Highly rated local coffee shop featuring espresso drinks, cold brews, and a welcoming atmosphere for studying or socializing.
    📍 3250 Hamner Ave Unit 201, Norco, CA 92860
  • Dutch Bros Coffee — Drive-thru coffee spot serving specialty espresso drinks and seasonal beverages — perfect for a quick caffeine fix.
    📍 3561 Hamner Ave, Norco, CA 92860
  • Starbucks — National coffee chain offering classic espresso drinks, teas, and snacks, good for studying or meets.
    📍 455 Hidden Valley Pkwy, Norco, CA 92860
  • Corona Airport Cafe Express — Local café with coffee, breakfast, and lunch options — great for a pick-me-up around Hidden Valley Pkwy.
    📍 1161 Hidden Valley Pkwy, Norco, CA 92860
  • Fantastic Cafe — Comfortable café serving coffee, breakfast, and lunch — popular local stop for students and families.
    📍 994 Hamner Ave, Norco, CA 92860
  • Lappert's Ice Cream & Coffee — Ice cream and coffee spot with tasty coffee drinks paired with desserts and seasonal treats.
    📍 1468 Sixth St Unit B, Norco, CA 92860

💻 Software & Technology

From creative tools to productivity software, Norco College students can take advantage of discounted and free technology by verifying their student eligibility at several student discount programs.

💸 Software for Students (CollegeBuys)

Discount: CollegeBuys, powered by the Foundation for California Community Colleges,  offers up to 85% discounts on educational software, technology, and furniture. Purchases are made online.

How to Request: 

  1. Create an account or login to your account on the CollegeBuys website. You must register with your .edu email
  2. Verify Your Account:
    • Check your email for a verification link if you used a .edu address.
    • If using a personal email, log in and go to the "Eligibility Verification" section in your account dashboard to upload documents.
  3. Shop for Products:
    • Browse the CollegeBuys homepage for deals on software (Adobe), internet, and other learning tools.
    • CollegeBuys primarily serves California Community College students (CCC) for Adobe.
  4. Understand Subscriptions:
    • For Adobe, your subscription starts when it's fulfilled (usually the next day), not when you log in.
    • You cannot stack multiple Adobe subscriptions; purchase renewals just before your current one expires.
  5. Place Your Order:
    • Add items to your cart and proceed to checkout.
    • Review the Terms of Use before finalizing.
  6. Access Your Purchase:
    • Follow any specific download instructions provided after purchase, especially for software like Adobe, to ensure you get full access.

🔗 CollegeBuys (Online only)

💸 UNiDAYS: Student Discounts | Free and Exclusive discount codes

  • Join & Verify: Sign up at the UNiDAYS website or app and verify you're a student (usually via your .edu email or ID card).
  • Browse Deals: Explore categories like Fashion, Tech, Food, and Subscriptions for offers.
  • Unlock Discounts: Get instant codes for online/in-store purchases, plus limited-time deals, freebies, and giveaways.

 

💻 Adobe Creative Cloud – Student Plan

Discount: Reduced monthly or annual pricing
How to Request:

  • Verify student status with your  RCCD student email

  • Purchase the Student & Teacher plan
    🔗 Creative Cloud for Students (Online only)

     

💻 Microsoft 365 for Students

Discount: Free Microsoft Office apps for eligible students
How to Request:

 

💻 Apple Education Store

Discount: Education pricing on MacBooks, iPads, and accessories
How to Request:

  • Shop through Apple’s Education Store

  • Verify student status during checkout
    📍 Apple Store locations & online

🎵 Streaming & Subscriptions

From music to movies, stream more for less! Norco College students can access discounted streaming services and subscriptions with verified student eligibility.

🎵 Apple Music Plan for Students

Discount: Enjoy 1 month free then a special student rate of $5.99/month, valid for up to 48 months (four years) from first qualification.

How to Request:

🎵 Spotify Premium Student

Discount: Reduced monthly rate (often bundled with Hulu)

How to Request:

📺 Hulu Student

Discount: Student discount offer for Hulu (With Ads) plan only. $1.99/month so long as student enrollment status remains verified.
How to Request:

📺  YouTube Premium  Student

 

Discount: Student discount offer for YouTube Premium (Ad-Free) plan only. 1-month trial for free, then $7.99/month so long as student enrollment status remains verified.  Cancel anytime.
How to Request:

🎢 Entertainment & Attractions

Norco College students can enjoy discounted admission to popular entertainment venues and attractions by verifying their student status and purchasing tickets through approved programs.

🎥 AMC Theatres

Discount: Student pricing on movie tickets (varies by location but officially recognized)
How to Request:

  • Select “Student” ticket online or at the box office

  • Bring a valid student ID when attending

📍 AMC Tyler Galleria 16: Riverside, CA (3775 Tyler Avenue) - Features Dolby Cinema, Recliners, Dine-In.

📍 AMC DINE-IN Ontario Mills 30: Ontario, CA (4549 Mills Circle) - Features Dolby Cinema, Recliners, Dine-In.

🎢 Knott’s Berry Farm / Knott’s Soak City

Knotts Berry Farm logo

Discount: Students can save up to $48 off the gate price on select days.
How to Request: You can get Knott's Berry Farm discount tickets by buying online in advance.  Tickets must be purchased online by clicking the above logo.

📍 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
(Theme park location)

🎫 Tickets must be purchased online to receive the discounted rate.

💸 UNiDAYS: Student Discounts | Free and Exclusive discount codes

  • Join & Verify: Sign up at the UNiDAYS website or app and verify you're a student (usually via your .edu email or ID card).
  • Browse Deals: Explore categories like Fashion, Tech, Food, and Subscriptions for offers.
  • Unlock Discounts: Get instant codes for online/in-store purchases, plus limited-time deals, freebies, and giveaways. 

 

🎢 Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood logo

Norco College students are eligible for discounted Universal Studios tickets.

How to Purchase

  1. Verify your Norco College student ID

  2. Complete ticket purchase through the official site

🔗 https://www.universalyouthprograms.com/performance-programs/college/


 

 

🚌 Transportation

Save on getting around with student transportation benefits, including free or discounted bus passes and special pricing on select transit services for eligible students.

🚍 RTA GoPASS Program (Riverside Transit Authority)

Discount: Free unlimited bus rides for eligible college students
How to Request:

  • Be enrolled in at least one unit

  • Download the RTA GoMobile app

  • Create an account using your RCCD-issued email

Eligible students ride RTA buses for free using the mobile Go-Pass.

College students can ride RTA buses for free. With your mobile Go-Pass you'll get unlimited rides anywhere RTA buses go, anytime they operate.

In order to ride the bus for free, you must meet maintain enrollment in one or more units for the duration of the term. You are not eligible to ride the bus if you are only waitlisted for classes or you drop all of your classes. The mobile ticketing app is not guaranteed to work as a bus pass before the term begins or after the term ends.

Updating your mobile number in MyPortal:

  1. Under the Personal Information section select Personal Profile.
  2. Check the box that you have read the Student Code of Conduct. Click submit.
  3. Enter your mobile number and select cell phone in the type drop-down menu.
  4. Check the box to verify the information is correct. Click submit.

Downloading and using the Go-Pass: Your mobile Go-Pass is now available on the GoMobile app. Follow the instructions below to download and access your pass.

  1. Download the RTA GoMobile app available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
  2. Create an account using your RCCD-issued email address and mobile phone number on file with RCCD.
  3. Select My Passes and you will see your student mobile pass. Depending on your registered home college, you will see your Norco, Moreno Valley or Riverside mobile pass.
  4. Tap on the pass to activate it. When activated and ready for use you will see a QR code and scrolling timestamp on the bottom of the screen.
  5. To use your pass, simply scan the QR code with the reader on the top of the farebox. The farebox will beep confirming your pass has been accepted.
  6. If you are unable to scan your pass, show the screen with the QR code and scrolling timestamp to the driver.
  7. Have a seat and enjoy your ride!

📞 Customer Service: (951) 565-5002
(Bus service operates throughout Riverside County)

🛍️ Shopping

Enjoy student discounts on clothing, electronics, school supplies, and everyday essentials by verifying your student status online or in store at participating retailers.

🛍️ Amazon Prime

Discount: Amazon Prime offers a significant student discount called "Prime for Young Adults," providing a 6-month free trial and then 50% off the regular price, costing $7.49/month or $69/year for eligible students and young adults (18-24) after verification, with extra perks like Grubhub+ and exclusive deals.

How to Request:
  1. Eligibility: You must be a higher-education student or between 18-24 years old, verified through a .edu email, school ID, or other proof of enrollment.
  2. Sign Up: Go to the Amazon Prime for Young Adults page.
  3. Verification: Verify your student or age status.
  4. Enjoy the Trial: Get a six-month $0 trial, includes Grubhub+.
  5. Discounted Rate: After the trial, pay $7.49/month or $69/year for the discounted membership. 
Key Benefits:
  • Full Prime Access: Fast, free shipping, Prime Video, Music, Photo Storage, etc..
  • Exclusive Perks: Student deals, discounts (e.g., on flights via StudentUniverse), and Grubhub+.
  • Automatic Conversion: After four years or graduation, it switches to a standard Prime membership. 

🛍️ CollegeBuys

Discount: CollegeBuys offers discounts of up to 85% on a wide range of educational products and services, including software, technology, and furniture.

How to Request: 

  1. Create an account or login to your account on the CollegeBuys website. You must register with your .edu email
  2. Verify Your Account:
    • Check your email for a verification link if you used a .edu address.
    • If using a personal email, log in and go to the "Eligibility Verification" section in your account dashboard to upload documents.
  3. Shop for Products:
    • Browse the CollegeBuys homepage for deals on software (Adobe), internet, and other learning tools.
    • CollegeBuys primarily serves California Community College students (CCC) for Adobe.
  4. Understand Subscriptions:
    • For Adobe, your subscription starts when it's fulfilled (usually the next day), not when you log in.
    • You cannot stack multiple Adobe subscriptions; purchase renewals just before your current one expires.
  5. Place Your Order:
    • Add items to your cart and proceed to checkout.
    • Review the Terms of Use before finalizing.
  6. Access Your Purchase:
    • Follow any specific download instructions provided after purchase, especially for software like Adobe, to ensure you get full access.

🔗 CollegeBuys (Online only)

💸 UNiDAYS: Student Discounts | Free and Exclusive discount codes

  • Join & Verify: Sign up at the UNiDAYS website or app and verify you're a student (usually via your .edu email or ID card).
  • Browse Deals: Explore categories like Fashion, Tech, Food, and Subscriptions for offers.
  • Unlock Discounts: Get instant codes for online/in-store purchases, plus limited-time deals, freebies, and giveaways.

🧡 Basic Needs & Wellness

Norco College offers robust support for student food and housing insecurity through its Basic Needs & Wellness Center, featuring an on-campus food pantry (NCStable) for weekly groceries and daily snacks, plus emergency funds for housing/food/childcare, and connects students to county resources like CalFresh (food stamps) and homeless services for broader housing aid. Students need their ID for the pantry and can access resources for financial hardship, including emergency housing help via partnerships with local hotels for immediate needs. 

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