Students in New York in New York City

Students in New York

New York is home to such major schools as Columbia University, New York University, Fordham University, and the City College of New York. With other colleges scattered throughout the five boroughs, as well as a huge population of public and private high-schoolers, it's no wonder the city is rife with student discounts. Wherever you go, especially museums, sightseeing attractions, and performances, identify yourself as a student up front and ask if a discount is available. However, be prepared to show your ID as proof of enrollment and/or age.

A great program for those between the ages of 13 and 18 (or anyone in middle or high school) is High 5 for the Arts. Tickets to all sorts of performances are sold for $5 online, and also at Ticketmaster outlets in the city, including at music stores such as HMV and Tower Records. Tickets are either for a single teen (Friday and weekends) or for a teen and his or her guest of any age (Monday-Thursday). Write or call to receive a free catalog of events, check it out online, or pick a catalog up at any New York public library or at High 5's offices. These $5 tickets cannot be bought over the phone or at the venue box offices. With the $5 museum pass or film-screening pass, a teen can bring a guest of any age to participating museums and movie theaters.

IDs & Services

High 5 for the Arts (1 E. 53rd St., at 5th Ave., Midtown. 212/445-8587. www.highfivetix.org). STA Travel (10 Downing St., New York, NY, 10014. 212/627-3111; 800/777-0112 24-hr service center. 212/627-3387. www.statravel.com). Travel Cuts (124 MacDougal St., New York, 10012. 212/674-2887. www.travelcuts.com).