TRAVEL GUIDE

Smart Travel Guide for Students & Veterans: Travel Cheap, Book Smart

🌟 Who This Guide Is For:

  • First-Year College Students

  • Current College Students

  • Returning Adult Learners

  • U.S. Veterans

  • International Students Studying in the U.S.

✅ Best Times to Book Flights

🎉 Best Days to Fly

  • Tuesdays & Wednesdays — Lowest average fares

  • Saturdays — Cheaper return option

  • Red-eye flights (overnight) — Often discounted

🌐 Top Booking Sites with Student/Veteran Discounts

🔗StudentUniverse — Student-only deals on flights, hotels, tours

🔗 Skyscanner — Compares deals across airlines

🔗 Google Flights — Best for flexible travel dates and budget maps

🔗 Hopper — App that predicts when to book cheap flights

🔗 Kayak Explore — Discover where you can go based on your budget

🔗 Expedia Military Travel — Travel bundles with military pricing

🔗 American Forces Travel — Official discounted military/veteran travel portal

🔗 Airbnb — Budget lodging for short or long stays

🧲 Money-Saving Flight Tips

  • Use Incognito Mode to avoid price jumps

  • Set price alerts (Hopper, Google Flights, etc.)

  • Book round-trip or multi-city when possible

  • Ask about student/veteran discounts at checkout

  • Join frequent flyer programs

  • Fly budget airlines but review fees first

  • Always compare prices before booking

🌍 International Student Travel Tips

🛫 Required Documents Checklist

  • Valid passport (6+ months remaining)

  • U.S. Student Visa (F-1 or J-1)

  • I-20 or DS-2019 form (signed)

  • SEVIS Fee receipt (I-901)

  • Proof of financial support

Pack copies and originals in your carry-on.

🚔 Global Entry for Students

  • Why Apply? Skip long customs lines when returning to the U.S.

  • Eligibility: Available for many international students from partner countries

  • How to Apply:

    • Create a 🔗 TTP Account

    • Pay $120 non-refundable fee

    • Complete interview at enrollment center

  • Bonus — Includes TSA PreCheck access!

🛍️ Security & Border Tips

  • Avoid storing sensitive data on your phone/laptop

  • Check customs regulations and border updates

  • Know your embassy contact info in the U.S.

  • Be covered with travel/health insurance

⚖️ Higher EDU Pro Tools to Help You Prepare

📎 Quick Links