Special Discounts

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Apartments and Communities

Computer Software and Hardware

Health and Fitness

Faculty/Staff Meal Plan - College of Charleston Dining Services

Dining Locations

  • The Faculty/Staff Meal Plan provides 25 meals to use on campus anywhere Meal Taps are accepted. This includes our all-you-care-to-eat dining locations - City Bistro and Liberty St. Food Hall - and Marty's Place, our quick-service restaurant specializing in vegan and vegetarian menus, prepared kosher style with all kosher ingredients. You can get delicious breakfast options at Einstein Bros. Bagels, full meals at Clyde's Snack Shack, and select grab-and-go items at our POD  Express locations. 
  • The cost of the plan is $175 - only $7.00 per meal! (Regular lunch rate is $12.25.) Meals will not expire during the term of employment.
  •  Sign up anytime via CampusDish (it will be on your Cougar Card the next business day) or visit Campus Services HQ. CampusDish offers a payment plan to spread the cost of the plan into four equal payments.
  • For a la carte purchases, you can use your Dining Dollars account, cash or credit card.  

Lawn, Home, and Pet Care

  •  Lawnstarter
    • $20 off a lawn care service, sign up with your College email and use the code college20. Available to active faculty, staff, and students.
  • Nationwide Pet Insurance
    • Get more for your pet with employee-only pet insurance from Nationwide.
    • Plans designed specifically for employees.
    • Use any vet, anywhere.
    • Get cash back on vet bills.

Library and Media

Online Retailers

  • shop.id.me 
    • Offers discounts to hundreds of online retailers for government employees. 
    • To register and verify employment:
      • Select "Government Employee" --> State --> South Carolina
      • Department: "Other - State"
      • Complete registration by using your College e-mail. 

Parks, Sites, and Tickets

  • College of Charleston School of the Arts 
    • Discounted events and performances.
  • Drayton Hall
    • Complimentary grounds pass or one adult admission at a discounted rate, which includes a house tour. For more information, please visit the Drayton Hall website. 
  • South Carolina Aquarium
    • For memberships, College of Charleston faculty, staff, and students can show College of Charleston ID at the Aquarium Admission window to receive $20 off of any general membership (valid through 12/31/2025). Cannot be combined with other offers or applied to an Angelfish membership or giving society.
    • For general admission tickets, College of Charleston faculty, staff, and students can show College of Charleston ID at the Aquarium Admission window to receive 15% off of general admission ticket purchases. 
  • Working Advantage Program
    • Working Advantage offers a savings marketplace for College of Charleston employees which includes a one-stop shop for exclusive and convenient savings on the products, services, and experiences you know you love.
    • It is cost-free and easy to enroll. Just visit cofc.savings.workingadvantage.com and begin saving today on items such as electronics, appliances, theme parks, hotels, movie tickets, rental cars, gift cards, apparel, cars, flowers, fitness memberships, groceries, special events, and more. 

PerksCard Program

  • State of South Carolina employees are eligible to receive membership to the PerksCard Discount Program. This program allows members to save on many everyday purchases and services from local and national vendors. 
  • Card enrollment and information is obtained by visiting the S.C. Department of Administration's website.

Phone Service

  • AT&T
    • Please contact the provider for details.

TicketsAtWork Program

  • State of South Carolina employees are eligible to participate in the TicketsatWork Program. This program offers discounts, special offers, and access to preferred seating and tickets to top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels, and much more.
  • To take advantage of these discounts, visit TicketsatWork, click on "Become a Member" and create a username and password using your personal email address. When prompted, enter the company code SCDSHR.
  • For more information, please visit the S.C. Department of Administration's website or contact TicketsatWork at 1-800-331-6483.

Transportation and Parking

  • Avis Car Rental
    • Employees can save UP TO 25% OFF base rates at Avis. Click on the link or call 800-331-1212 and use discount code AWD#: D134100.
  • Budget Car Rental
    • Employees can save UP TO 25% OFF base rates at Budget. Click on the link or call 800-455-2848 and use discount code BCD#: Z408900.
  • Hertz Car Rental
    • Employees can save UP TO 25% OFF base rates at Hertz. Click on the link or call 800-654-2210 and use discount code CDP#: 1742729.
  • Booking.com
    • Special employee pricing of up to 40% off select hotels worldwide on booking.com.
  • CARTA Bus Service
    • Free rides for faculty, staff, and students on all CARTA buses with a valid Cougar Card. 
  • St. Philip Street Parking Garage
    • $10.00 all day parking with a valid Cougar Card (money must be loaded on Cougar Card either through eBill or Campus Services HQ in Berry Hall). 

WeSave Program

  • Similar to the PerksCard Program, State of South Carolina employees are also eligible to participate in the WeSave Discount Savings Program.
  • This program provides members discounts from local members, national chains, and an online mall where you can earn up to 20% cash back with every purchase.
  • To take advantage of these discounts, please visit the WeSave website and create a username and password or visit the S.C. Department of Adminstration's website for more information.