Tech Desk 
Jun 28, 2024
What if we tell you that students, teachers, and those affiliated with educational institutions? One must avail this offer to save on a new Mac, MacBook, or iPad by shopping at the Apple Education Store which offers year-round discounts.
Discounts are exclusively available for iPads, MacBooks, and Macs. Educational discounts are not applicable to iPhones, Apple TV, Apple Watch, HomePods, accessories, or software, though Adobe and Microsoft offer their student discounts.
Apple doesn’t provide a single, universal discount to students. Instead, it sets different prices for each product range. Students can save up to $200/£220 on Macs and up to $100/£100 on iPads.
How to get a student discount at Apple
Once you confirm your eligibility for an education discount, how do you secure savings at Apple? You might think you can simply visit the Apple Store for Education and find reduced prices. However, before accessing Apple’s Education Store, you must verify your student status or qualification (e.g., being a school or college employee). The process varies by country, and the steps to follow are explained below.
How to get Apple student discount in US
For students in the US, obtaining an Education discount at the Apple Store is straightforward, with a potential loophole allowing for a student discount without proof of student status. Follow these steps if you are a student:
- Visit Apple’s US Education Store.
- Select the Mac or iPad you want and click on it.
- After customising your Apple product, click Continue.
- Enter your delivery details and check out.
Note that Apple can request proof of student status at any point during or after the purchase, and may charge an additional fee if you fail to provide it. If you encounter any issues, verify your student status with UNiDAYS or log in from your university network. Ensure you have quick access to official identification, such as a student ID, to prove your eligibility for the education discount.
Canadian students can follow the same steps as their US counterparts. Begin shopping at Apple’s Canada Education Store to access the discounts.
