ccording to the National Retail Federation families with children in grades K-12 will spend an average
of $603.63 on apparel, school supplies and electronics, while college students and their parents will spend
$808.71. Preparing students for the school year can be very costly, but smart shoppers will take advantage of
discounts to stretch back-to-school budgets. AAA members shopping with Show Your Card &
Save® partners can save on everything from crayons to dorm room décor, as well as
clothing and prescription eyeglasses. AAA?s Back-to-School Sweepstakes offers a chance to win an iPad®
2 or one of thousands of $10 gift cards.