Target's teacher discount is coming back. Here's how educators, including home school teachers can save 15%

• Target has offered a 15% teacher discount every year since 2018.
• Target's discount is for K-12 teachers, homeschool teachers, preschool teachers and professors.
• To get the discount, teachers need to verify eligibility through the Target Circle loyalty program.
• Target has two different discounts for college students through Target Circle.

Target is bringing back its back-to-school teacher discount for two weeks.

For the fourth year, the retailer will offer educators 15% off select classroom supplies and essentials in-store and online starting Sunday and through July 31, officials shared with USA TODAY. Last year, the teacher savings lasted six weeks amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The discount, which can be redeemed only once during Target’s Teacher Prep Event, is for "K-12 teachers, homeschool teachers, teachers working at daycare centers and early childhood learning centers, university or college professors and vocational/trade/technical school teachers."

But to save, teachers need to verify their eligibility through the Target Circle loyalty program.

While the event starts July 18, teachers can sign up now at Target.com/circle/teacher. Products eligible for the discount can be found here. 

Exclusions apply and the discount can't be used on backpacks, clearance, electronics, lunch bags, items sold and shipped by Target+ Partners and more.

With the free Target Circle, available on the Target app for Apple and Android devices, there are hundreds of Circle offers for all shoppers, typically ranging from 5% to 50% off in categories such as groceries, clothes, furniture, baby products, health, seasonal and more.

All shoppers nationwide with an existing Target.com or RedCard credit or debit card are automatically enrolled in Target Circle. Shoppers also can join by making a Target.com account or by giving their phone numbers in a Target store. Learn more here.

Kohl's will give teachers and school staff a discount for the first time from July 16-18. Staples also has an ongoing teacher discount. 

Target college student discount

Target also announced an upcoming discount for college students. From Aug. 15 to 21, college students get $15 off for every $50 spent on household essentials.

To get the discount college students need to verify their eligibility through Target Circle at Target.com/circle/student.

Students who are new to Target's loyalty program can also get a one-time discount of 15% when they join and verify they are a college student. The 15% offer is available through Sept. 4.

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