1. Give them a head start with the right tech gear

It’s hard to survive more than a few minutes without a mobile phone. BCAA Members can save up to $20/month on a Rogers 5G Infinite Plan, and up to $5/month on select devices, so get set up for success with one of the latest devices and cut your monthly costs. You can also use your BCAA Membership to earn 2% in CAA Dollars® at Staples, which is a great option for computer accessories, tablets, earphones and speakers.

2. Set them up for everyday savings and protection from the unexpected

Stretching those dollars is an essential skill for an any student and you’ll want them to be ready for unexpected problems, so get them a BCAA Membership that fits their needs.

• A BCAA GO Membership is the newest edition to our Membership family and perfect for a young person that doesn’t own a car. It’ll help them move better and save more.
• If you want to make sure they are covered with the best Roadside Assistance, then a BCAA Basic, Plus or Premier Membership is the way to go – while still getting those sweet perks from hundreds of rewards partner savings.
• If they are still living at home, add them as an Associate Member to your own BCAA Membership. That way they’ll feel all the benefits that your Membership brings to you.

With a BCAA Membership, students can make study breaks count with savings everywhere they go. By showing their Membership card, your hard-working student can save at places like Blenz Coffee and Freshslice Pizza to get re-energized for class or exams.

Pro tip: Download the BCAA App to bring all the power of Membership to their fingertips. They’ll be able to request Roadside Assistance from their smartphone, locate their favourite rewards partners and save money on the go. Here are seven BCAA App features they (and you!) may not know about.

3. Get them a ‘car’ for flexibility and safety – better yet, make it 2,300 cars

Busy students need to get around quickly, transport groceries and get home safely. Get the student in your life (18 and up!) a free Evo Car Share Membership along with 45 free driving minutes and access to 2,300 cars (parking, gas and insurance included). Evo Car Share is at campuses around town including UBC, SFU, BCIT and Capilano University. Plus, Evo is now in Victoria with free parking at the University of Victoria and Camosun College Lansdowne Campus. Have your student use promo code SCHOOL when signing up to get the offer in time for back to school! And BCAA Members get an even sweeter deal – sign up here to get a free Evo Car Share Membership and 60 free driving minutes, plus save 10% on all future trips.

4. Keep them protected with insurance

Whether at home or on the road, help your young adult stay prepared for the unexpected with coverage that they (and you) can count on.

At home - Speak to an insurance advisor about your student’s post-secondary living arrangements:

• Do they plan to continue to live at home while at school? Review your home insurance policy to ensure their high-priced academic equipment and other electronics are covered for theft, loss or damage.
• If they are moving into a dorm or rental suite, they should think about getting content insurance which also protects them against residential mishaps such as a fire or water damage from a burst pipe. Check out BCAA Renters Insurance to find the right coverage. Bonus: BCAA Members can save up to 20%.

On the road – If they have their own set of wheels for study commutes and weekend road trips, we’re here to help with all their car insurance needs, including mandatory ICBC Autoplan. Plus, with BCAA, your student can purchase or renew coverage with ease from just about anywhere over the phone, including from the convenience of a dorm room during a study break. Learn more, including how BCAA Members save up to 20% on BCAA Optional Car Insurance.

Looking to get a BCAA Membership for yourself or your young adult? Check out our plans and sign up today!