As parents, teachers and students get ready for back-to-school season, they will undoubtedly be making a Target run for everything they need. The popular big box retailer has everything from basic school supplies and clothing to sheets and lamps for settling into a new dorm room. And everyone is on a tight budget, so savings are definitely on the back-to-school shopping list.
Target is making back-to-school shopping more affordable by maintaining last year’s prices on must-have supplies and offering more ways for families to make the most of their budget with high-quality, on-trend products at a great price.
20-for-$20 Supplies List
Target is bringing back its popular list of 20 essential school supplies that add up to less than $20 in total, including crayons, colored pencils, notebooks, folders and more.
School items under $5
Find more than 1,000 back-to-school items are $5 and under, including school supplies starting at 25¢, $2 water bottles and $5 wired headphones.
First-day-of-school outfits from $5
Cat & Jack outfits start at $5, making it easy for parents to dress young students in affordable, on-trend clothing.
dealworthy school supplies
New this year, Target’s dealworthy brand is expanding its value-priced lineup to include school supplies, such as notebooks starting at 35¢, composition books starting at 50¢, lunch sacks at $3 and backpacks at $5.
Teacher essentials starting at $3.50
Teachers can get classroom-ready affordably, with essentials like storage bins, dry erase markers and classroom décor starting at $3.50.
College-ready essentials
This season, Target is creating value in new ways for back-to-college shoppers, while making it easy to get everything students need to feel at home on campus.
Highlights include on-trend, high-quality products at affordable prices, including:
Apparel from $5 across Target brands Wild Fable, Goodfellow & Co, Universal Thread, A New Day and more
Storage solutions from $5
Bedding starting at $10
Heyday tech accessories from $10
Trendy lighting and lamps from $10
Room Essentials Puffer Comforter for $40
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Target Circle Week returns, plus special student and teacher discounts
The retailer’s free-to-join Target Circle program and paid Target Circle 360 membership option make it easy for members to unlock exclusive deals, early access and special discounts, saving even more money on back-to-school and back-to-college items.
This season, Target Circle and Target Circle 360 members can save through the following options:
Target Circle Week: The week-long savings event returns from July 6 to 12, 2025 with major deals on back-to-school and college essentials. Target Circle 360 members get early access to deals starting July 5.
Student discount: Verified college students can enjoy a one-time 20% off storewide discount with Target Circle starting June 29, 2025 — two weeks earlier than last year.
Teacher discount: Verified teachers receive a one-time 20% off storewide discount with Target Circle from July 20 to August 30, 2025, plus access to curated classroom sets and wish list tools.
Save 50% on Target Circle 360: Through September 13, 2025, teachers and students can also join Target Circle 360 and save 50% on a one-year membership, giving them access to exclusive member benefits like unlimited same-day delivery on orders over $35 right to their dorm or classroom — perfect for weekly groceries and essentials.
Find an overview of all of this year’s back-to-school deals and promos at Target here.
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