Gift cards are a great tool to help college students manage their money and take financial responsibility for their spending. Buying discounted gift cards for your student will help stretch your hard earned dollars as well as set monthly allowances for your son or daughter’s monthly budget.

Gift cards eliminate the stress of paying off credit and/or interest rates over time. We all know parent’s lie awake at night worried about what their kids are charging on the credit card. Buy discounted gift cards to places your student will inevitably need to shop.

Here are a few suggestions to help you get started:

Bed Bath & Beyond gift cards gives your college student the flexibility to decorate his/her dorm room.

When in doubt, Starbucks gift cards are the perfect treat for late night study sessions.

Here is a little secret, when you want your college student to make a weekend trip home, send a Shell gift card or American Airlines gift card to send a subtle message – It’s time to visit!