Black Friday gifts for college students who need to stretch every dollar
Send a gift card they can put toward laptops, headphones, and dorm essentials during the sales. No fees. Never expires.
Help Them Gear Up for Finals and Beyond
For college students, Black Friday lands right before finals, when a new laptop or a good pair of headphones can make all the difference. Many tech brands run holiday deals, and students know exactly which upgrades they need. But guessing specs and models is tricky. With On Me, you can send a Tech On Me card so they can shop the deals themselves. Add a note to cheer them on through exam season. It's a gift that helps their budget go further.
They might grab a tablet for notes, noise-canceling headphones for the library, or a new charger for the dorm. Gifts arrive instantly by text, email, or a shareable link. There are no fees, and gifts never expire. They can shop Cyber Monday or save it for next semester.
Tech
Apple
Microsoft
Best Buy
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Illy
Starbucks
Dunkin'
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Netflix
Disney+
Hulu
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Coursera
Udemy
edX
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Depop
Shein
lululemon
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Steam
Sony
Nintendo
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Spotify
Apple Music
Youtube Music
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1 Pick a gift category
Choose their passion, they choose the brand.
2 Personalize & send
Choose a cover, add a note, video or GIF. Send instantly by text, email, or a shareable link.
3 Feel the love
Receive your thank-you note and see what they bought.
The Upgrade Their Dorm Room Needs
Students know the exact gear they've been eyeing. A Tech On Me card lets them shop at Apple, Best Buy, Microsoft, Dell, and more. They can pick the laptop, headphones, or accessories that fit their classes and their budget. It's perfect for the student running on a five-year-old laptop. Add a note to wish them luck on finals. Go get that A.
Black Friday gifts for college students
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“Fantastic option for thoughtful gifts without the pressure of locking someone into something that they feel obligated to keep/use even if they don't like it.”
Grant King
“Works great to send a little pick me up to college kids when you never quite know how they will spend it, but know what things they like. Has been seamless. Thanks!”
Chris Lagerbloom
“On Me is my lifesaver when it comes to gifting friends and families — so many places and types of cards to choose from.”
Alaweyah Habhab
“Whether family gifting or corporate gifting, your people will love you for sending this gift.”
Gretchen
“Great concept and so easy to gift! Also has a great list of vendors available.”
Amelia Palmer
“I just think this was the best idea anyone has had in forever. I've been giving gift cards for Christmas for years & it's always a struggle to get the right one for everybody. On Me solved my dilemma & I can order from them every year. And everyone is happy, especially me!”
Carolyn Nickolauson
“I love it! I've always wanted to gift people I love, but I haven't been able to hit the sweet spot of finding "exactly what would spark joy". As soon as I learnt about it, I tried it for my partner and my sister.”
Ranganath Narayan
“I love this, adding quick video messages makes a huge difference. It's a gift card I know my friends will actually use!”
Katyanna Quach
“As a senior retiree, my thumbs don't go at Mach 1, and I don't always find apps easy to use. But I found this one very intuitive. Choosing a category like hiking makes me feel like I at least put a little effort into knowing what types of gift the recipient would want.”
Rick
“As someone who lives out of state from friends and family, On Me has been a great tool for making sure I don't miss the opportunity to make my loved ones feel special for birthdays and other celebrations. Love this service!”
Ashley Massa
“Fantastic option for thoughtful gifts without the pressure of locking someone into something that they feel obligated to keep/use even if they don't like it.”
Grant King
“Works great to send a little pick me up to college kids when you never quite know how they will spend it, but know what things they like. Has been seamless. Thanks!”
Chris Lagerbloom
“On Me is my lifesaver when it comes to gifting friends and families — so many places and types of cards to choose from.”
Alaweyah Habhab
“Whether family gifting or corporate gifting, your people will love you for sending this gift.”
Gretchen
“Great concept and so easy to gift! Also has a great list of vendors available.”
Amelia Palmer
“I just think this was the best idea anyone has had in forever. I've been giving gift cards for Christmas for years & it's always a struggle to get the right one for everybody. On Me solved my dilemma & I can order from them every year. And everyone is happy, especially me!”
Carolyn Nickolauson
“I love it! I've always wanted to gift people I love, but I haven't been able to hit the sweet spot of finding "exactly what would spark joy". As soon as I learnt about it, I tried it for my partner and my sister.”
Ranganath Narayan
“I love this, adding quick video messages makes a huge difference. It's a gift card I know my friends will actually use!”
Katyanna Quach
“As a senior retiree, my thumbs don't go at Mach 1, and I don't always find apps easy to use. But I found this one very intuitive. Choosing a category like hiking makes me feel like I at least put a little effort into knowing what types of gift the recipient would want.”
Rick
“As someone who lives out of state from friends and family, On Me has been a great tool for making sure I don't miss the opportunity to make my loved ones feel special for birthdays and other celebrations. Love this service!”
Ashley Massa
FAQ
A Tech On Me card lets them shop the sales for the laptop, headphones, or accessories they actually need.
Gifts arrive instantly by email, text, or Gift Link, so nothing needs to be shipped to campus.
Yes. On Me cards work at participating brands, so recipients can use them on sale purchases, subject to each brand's policies.
No. On Me gifts never expire and have no fees.