Tools for a student

[mark4g63t]

For school I need to get some tools. I'm going for Automotive Technology. I was wondering if anyone has some words of advise or know of good deals/ discounts that manufactures give to students? I know Snap-On has a student discount and they finance but I believe they have a fairly high interest rate. I know Cornwell has student discounts but they don't finance.
Let me know what you guy's prefer and why. Don't want to regret my "first" big set of tools.
Thanks, Mark