Faxing for a student discount feels like being asked to send a telegram—next thing you know, they’ll want it delivered by carrier pigeon. I remember when I tried to get my good student discount last year, the agent wanted an “official” transcript, sealed and everything. Meanwhile, my friend just emailed a screenshot of their grades and got approved in five minutes. Makes you wonder if there’s any rhyme or reason.
Honestly, I almost gave up when they told me I had to go to the registrar’s office in person. But after seeing how much I’d save each month, I powered through. Still, it’s wild how some companies are stuck in the 90s with their paperwork. You’d think with all the apps and portals now, this stuff would be easier... but nope.
At least the discount makes filling out all those forms worth it—barely.
Faxing for a student discount feels like being asked to send a telegram—next thing you know, they’ll want it delivered by carrier pigeon.
Yeah, I had to jump through hoops too. My insurance company wanted a physical letter from my school, signed and stamped. Meanwhile, my roommate just uploaded a PDF and got approved in a day. Makes no sense. I get that they want proof, but why is it so random? Has anyone actually had their discount denied because the “proof” wasn’t official enough? Or do they just make us do all this for fun?
Meanwhile, my roommate just uploaded a PDF and got approved in a day. Makes no sense.
- Had to do the same runaround last year—mine wanted an “original transcript” mailed in.
- Never heard of anyone actually getting denied for unofficial proof, but I guess it depends on the rep you get.
- Honestly feels like they just want to make it annoying so people give up.
- If you have any kind of school portal, try downloading the proof from there—sometimes that works even if it’s not signed/stamped.
- Would love to know if someone’s ever been rejected for using the “easy” method...
Honestly, it’s wild how inconsistent this whole process is. I just sent a screenshot from my portal (literally, grades and my name at the top) and they took it, no questions asked. Meanwhile, my friend had to get something notarized. Makes you wonder if it’s just luck of the draw or if certain companies are stricter than others. Has anyone actually tried calling in to ask what counts, or is that just opening a can of worms?
- Had a similar experience last year—one company just wanted a PDF of my transcript, but another made me jump through hoops (had to get an official letter from the registrar, which took forever).
- I did call once to clarify what they’d accept. The rep sounded just as confused as I was... she ended up reading off a list but said “it depends on the underwriter.” Super helpful, right?
- Honestly feels like it’s less about strictness and more about who’s processing your stuff that day. Kind of a toss-up.
