Apple's education pricing and student discounts offer significant savings for students, teachers, and education professionals looking to invest in Apple products. Here’s a detailed guide on how to take advantage of these discounts.
Who is Eligible for Apple Education Pricing?
To qualify for Apple's education pricing, you must fall into one of the following categories:
- Further or Higher Education Students: If you are 16 or older and enrolled in further or higher education, such as college or university, you are eligible. You will need a valid student ID to verify your status.
- Parents of Students: Parents of eligible students can also purchase Apple products at the discounted rate, but only for their child.
- People Working in Education: This includes faculty, staff, homeschool teachers, and even PTA or PTO employees. You will need to provide documents that prove your employment in an educational institution.
How to Get the Apple Education Discount
To get the Apple education discount, follow these steps:
- Visit the Apple Education Store: Go to Apple’s education storefront in your country. For example, in the U.S., you would visit the Apple U.S. Education Store.
- Verify Your Status: You may need to verify your student or employment status. In some cases, this can be done through UNiDAYS, especially for students in the U.K..
- Shop with Reduced Pricing: Once verified, you will see reduced educational pricing for eligible products. Look for the Education Savings symbol on the product pages.
Eligible Products for Education Discounts
Apple's education discounts are available on the following products:
- MacBooks: MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac.
- iPads: iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro.
- Other Products: Mac mini, Apple Studio Display, Pro Display XDR, Mac Pro, and Mac Studio.
- Software: Pro Apps Bundle, which includes Logic Pro X, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage.
Savings and Additional Benefits
Product Discounts
- Macs: Students can save up to $200 on Macs.
- iPads: Savings can be up to $100 on iPads.
Gift Cards
During promotional periods, such as the Back to School Sale, students can receive gift cards with their purchases:
- $150 Gift Card: With the purchase of a MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or iMac.
- $100 Gift Card: With the purchase of a Mac mini, iPad Pro, or iPad Air.
AppleCare+ and Other Services
- 20% Off AppleCare+: Students and education professionals can get 20% off AppleCare+ to protect their new Apple devices.
- Apple Music and Apple TV+: Students can get Apple Music for half price, which includes free Apple TV+ for up to 48 months.
Additional Tips
Compare Prices
While Apple's education pricing offers significant savings, it’s always a good idea to compare prices with other retailers. Sometimes, deals on Amazon or during events like Prime Day or Black Friday may offer better discounts.
Refurbished Options
If you are not particular about having the latest models, consider purchasing refurbished Apple products, which can offer additional savings.
Trade-In and Customization
Apple also offers trade-in options for your current device, allowing you to get credit towards a new purchase. Additionally, you can customize your Mac with different chip, memory, storage, and color options.
By following these steps and understanding the eligibility criteria and available discounts, you can make the most of Apple's education pricing and student discounts.