{"id":294822,"date":"2025-08-07T07:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T11:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=294822"},"modified":"2025-08-07T11:51:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T15:51:32","slug":"back-to-school-savings-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/back-to-school-savings-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School: Our Best Tips to Save Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Back to School 2025-2026 &#8211; For Families&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;back_to_school_2025-2026_-_for_families&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>One of the best ways to save money and help the environment is to <strong>reuse school supplies<\/strong> from the previous year.<\/p>\n<p>Shake out the backpack that&#8217;s been stagnating in the back of your closet since last June and rummage through your drawers. Another option is to exchange old school supplies with other parents.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca\/fr\/enfants\/Pages\/supplement-achat-fournitures-scolaires.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quebec government&#8217;s supplement for the purchase of school supplies<\/a> is also available to all families with a child aged 4 to 17. No action is required to obtain this amount for the purchase of school supplies. It is automatically added to your July Family Allowance. So you should already have received it.   <\/p>\n<p>But when you absolutely need to buy a specific duo-tang, book, or notebook from a store, there are ways to cut down on costs.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;294346&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Some of the most popular stores for buying school supplies include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jean Coutu and other pharmacies<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/how-to-save-walmart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walmart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3q2Lmht\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Staples<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/offers\/cards\/best-credit-cards-for-costco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Costco<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hamster, Coopsco, Dollarama, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;294348&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Back to School &#8211; Save with Points&#8221; el_id=&#8221;back_to_school_-_save_with_points&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Jean Coutu is linked to the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/metromoi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MOI loyalty program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Buying school supplies at Jean Coutu means lower <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/grocery-rewards-credit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grocery bills<\/a> at Super C and Metro.<\/p>\n<p>Bonus point promotions vary by item, brand and week.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;457818&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>For pharmacy purchases, you can earn even more Aventura Points! These CIBC credit cards offer <strong>1.5 points<\/strong> for every dollar spent at pharmacies: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/cibc-aventura-visa-infinite-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CIBC Aventura<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite* Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/cibc-aventura-gold-visa-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CIBC Aventura<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Gold Visa* Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In fact, 1.5 points are earned for all grocery store purchases too. This is perfect for purchasing snacks and future lunches.<\/p>\n<p>Then, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-to-use-points-aventura-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aventura points could be used for a future trip<\/a> during the next school vacations.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22689,153316\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Are you an Aeroplan member? Take advantage of the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/rewards\/special-offers\/event-aeroplan-estore\/\">back to school event in the Aeroplan eStore<\/a> to earn extra Aeroplan points on your online purchases, whether you\u2019re shopping for clothes, sports equipment, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/buy-laptop-rewards\/\">electronics<\/a>, or school supplies. <\/p>\n<p>The same applies to the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-airmilesshops-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Airmilesshops<\/a> shopping portal. Stop by this site before shopping at your favourite store. You&#8217;ll collect AIR MILES miles along the way.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, until September 1, 2025, there&#8217;s a new <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/rewards\/special-offers\/promotion-air-miles-redeem-miles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AIR MILES promotion to earn up to 250 bonus miles with Airmilesshops.ca.<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--4'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"323470,129536,68057,398058\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Back to School &#8211; Save with Cash Back&#8221; el_id=&#8221;back_to_school_-_save_with_cash_back&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Cash back is versatile and can easily be used to deduct credit card balances.<\/p>\n<p>The <a title=\"CIBC Dividend<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa* Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/cibc-dividend-visa-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">CIBC Dividend<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa* Card<\/a> is the best cash back card, with no annual fee. It&#8217;s not complicated, and gives a 0.5% to 2% discount on all purchases.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/td-cash-back-visa-infinite-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TD CashBack Visa Infinite* Card<\/a> works on the same principle. This card offers between 1% and 3% cash back, along with a generous welcome bonus that lets you earn even more.<\/p>\n<p>For example, they can easily be used to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3q2Lmht\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purchase school supplies and books on Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The<a title=\"MBNA Rewards World Elite<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup>\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/mbna-rewards-world-elite-mastercard\/\" rel=\"noindex\"> MBNA Rewards World Elite<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> lets you earn 5% cash back at most <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/how-to-save-walmart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walmart Supercentres<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Since it&#8217;s a Mastercard, it&#8217;s also accepted at <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/costco-tips-warehouse-savings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Costco warehouses<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--3'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"225991,394903,22697\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Back to School &#8211; How to Save on Buying a Computer&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;back_to_school_-_how_to_save_on_buying_a_computer&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Until September 30, 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/ca-edu\/store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple is offering up to $249 off<\/a> when you purchase an iPad or Mac.<\/p>\n<p>This offer is available to parents of post-secondary students, as well as teachers or staff at elementary or secondary schools. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/buy-laptop-rewards\/\">guide to buying a laptop<\/a> for our best tips on how to save money.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"315312\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;294346&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;294348&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>This year, Staples has a special promotion and is offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staples.ca\/collections\/psi-back-to-school-essentials-9210?_gl=1*dh2ra*_gcl_au*MjkyODY5NTg5LjE3NTM5OTE3ODY.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">several items at &#8217;90s prices<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have an Amex card? If so, check your <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/rewards\/special-offers\/american-express-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Express promotional offers<\/a>. Maybe there&#8217;s the one that gives you a $5 credit for $30 in purchases at Dollarama.<\/p>\n<p>Or, starting August 7, 2023, collect <a href=\"\/?p=291438\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AIR MILES miles at Dollarama<\/a> with any Mastercard credit card. Earn <strong>10 bonus miles on a purchase of $30<\/strong> or more. Don&#8217;t forget to link your card first!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Formerly with the AIR MILES program, Jean Coutu is now with the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/metromoi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MOI program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Buying school supplies at Jean Coutu means <strong>lower grocery bills at Super C and Metro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Bonus point promotions vary by item, brand and week.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;294342&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Are you an Aeroplan member? Take advantage of the<a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/rewards\/special-offers\/event-aeroplan-estore\/\">eBoutique&#8217;s back-to-school event<\/a> until August 13 to multiply your Aeroplan points earned on online purchases of clothing, sports equipment, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/buy-laptop-rewards\/\">electronics<\/a> and school supplies. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Back to School &#8211; For Students&#8221; el_id=&#8221;back_to_school_-_for_students&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Starting at age 18, it may be time to begin building your credit history for the future. Here&#8217;s how credit scoring works and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/credit-score\/build-credit-report-student\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to build a credit history<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>See also our <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/personal-finance-tips-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tips on personal finance when you&#8217;re a student<\/a>. Start your life with good habits right from the start, so you can<a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/how-to-save-student\/\"> save money every day<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A cash-back credit card allows you to accumulate cash in the form of credit, depending on the category of commerce where the purchase was made. 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