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How to get an Apple student discount at Apple

Macworld Apple rarely discounts its products for general consumers, but eligible students, parents and teachers can save by shopping at the Apple Education Store. The dedicated storefront offers year-round discounts of around 5% to 15% on selected MacBooks, Macs, iPads and some Apple Watch models. Education pricing is available to university students, parents buying on behalf of students, and staff at eligible educational institutions. Shoppers may need to verify their eligibility, and Apple limits the number of discounted products that can be purchased each year. Students can save even more during Apples annual Back to School promotion . The 2026 offer is currently live in the U.S, U.K. and Europe. and adds a free Gift Card worth up to $150/120/120 with qualifying purchases until September 24 in the U.S. and October 22 in the U.K and Europe. These savings are particularly valuable following Apples June 25, 2026 Mac and iPad price increases, which raised prices by as much as 500 on some products. This guide explains who qualifies for Apple Education pricing, how much you can save, the best time to buy , and how to maximise your savings through seasonal promotions and other offers. How to find the Apple Education Store If you qualify as a student you can shop at Apples Education Store, where you can find discounted pricing, and occasionally promotions. Click on the links below to go straight to the store where you are: Apples U.S. Education Store Apples U.K. Education Store Apples Canada Education Store Apples Australian Education Store What can you save with the Apple Education Store? Apples Education Store. Foundry Apple Education pricing offers year-round discounts on selected Macs, iPads and accessories for eligible students, parents, teachers and education staff. Savings vary by product and region, but Macs usually receive the biggest discounts. MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac mini models are commonly reduced by between $100 and $200, while selected iPads can be up to $100 cheaper through the Education Store. In May 2026 Apple added Apple Watch education pricing for students with discounts of up to $130. Smaller discounts may also be available on accessories such as the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard. Typical savings include: $200/200 off an MacBook Pro $100/100 off an MacBook Air $100/100 off an iPad Pro $50/50 off an iPad Air $80/80 off an Apple Watch Ultra 3 $40/40 off an Apple Watch Series 11 10/$10 off the Apple Pencil Pro 10/$10 off the standard Apple Pencil Savings are larger on higher-spec configurations. You can compare all the student savings for Mac , iPad student discounts , and Apple Watch student savings in our tables further down the page. Other savings Apple also offers discounted services and software for students: Apple Music & Apple TV : Eligible students can subscribe to Apple Music at $6.99/5.99 a month, rather than the standard $11.99/11.99. Apple TV+ is also included in that subscription for as long as you are a student. Heres how students can get Apple Music for almost half price . Apples Pro Apps Bundle for Education : This bundle is available only to students during the checkout process, and costs just $199.99/199.99. More information about how to redeem it here . It includes: Final Cut Pro professional video editing software Logic Pro music production and audio editing Motion motion graphics and visual effects Compressor video encoding and export tools MainStage live performance software for musicians Creator Studio : Alternatively you can subscribe to the Creator Studio which is free for the first three months. The Apple Creator Studio education price is $2.99/2.99 a month or $29/29 a year. For non students, Creator Studio is available for a recurring subscription at $12.99/12.99 a month, $129/129 a year. Creator Studio adds Pixelmator Pro to the apps available in the Pro Apps Bundle, as well as premium features for: Keynote Pages Numbers Freeform Adobe and Microsoft also offer student discounts. Who can use Apples Education Store To access these savings, you must be a higher education student, a parent buying for one, or an educator/staff member at any grade level. Higher Education Students : Full-time students currently enrolled in a college or university (18+). Parents : Those purchasing on behalf of a student currently in higher education. Educators and Staff : All teachers and faculty for K-12 or higher education, as well as administrative and other staff members working at an educational institution. Homeschool Parents : Parents who are homeschooling their children are also eligible, though they may need to provide additional documentation for verification. It is important to note that standard education pricing is generally not available for school-age children (K-12 students) or their parents, unless the parent is a teacher or a homeschooler. How to shop at Apples Education Store Get Education Savings from Apple. Foundry With your status verified, you can shop at the Education Store for your country. Apples U.S. Education Store Apples U.K. Education Store Apples Canada Education Store Apples Australian Education Store Here you will see special pricing for Mac, iPad, Apple Watch and certain accessories. Apple indicates education savings for products where applicable. Select the product and configuration you wish to purchase. Add accessories of software if required. If you have one you can add a trade-in device and get even more money off. Choose whether to add AppleCare+, which also includes an education saving. (179 3 years/69.99/yr) Verify eligibility if prompted Complete checkout Those buying on behalf of a school or university, rather than for individual use, need to sign in their institutions account at Apples Store for Education Institutions. Visit the U.S. Apple Store for Education Institutions ( if that link doesnt work ), the U.K. Apple Store for Education Institutions ( if that link doesnt work ), or the Canadian or Australian equivalent and search for your Educational Institution. If your institution is found you will be able to sign in to access your institutions store. How to verify student status to use Apples Education Store Verify your student status at UNiDAYS . Foundry Before gaining access to discounted pricing on Apples Education Store, students, teachers and education staff must verify their eligibility. In many regions, Apple requires shoppers to confirm their educational status through the third-party verification service UNiDAYS. UNiDAYS verification was already mandatory in the U.K., but Apple expanded the requirement in May 2026 to additional regions including the United States, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Turkey and Chile as part of a stricter verification process. Visit the UNiDAYS website. Create a UNiDAYS account. Provide details of your college or university. Provide your student email address. UNiDAYS can usually verify student status by confirming your email address, but if that isnt successful you may need to provide your student ID or other evidence. Other ways students can save There are several ways to save beyond the standard Education Store pricing. Additional savings can often be found through Apple Certified Refurbished products, trade-in programmes and discounts from third-party retailers such as Amazon and Best Buy. Apple Certified Refurbished Store Apples Certified Refurbished Store is one of the few places where the company directly reduces prices on its hardware. Refurbished devices undergo extensive testing, are restored to like-new condition, and include a one-year warranty with the option to add AppleCare coverage. Discounts typically range from 15% to 30% compared with the original retail price. Recent examples have included savings of around $200 to $250 on refurbished M4 iMac models in the US store. See Best place to buy a refurbished MacBook or Mac for more information. Third-Party Reseller Deals Resellers often provide deeper discounts than Apple, especially during major shopping events like Black Friday, Amazon Prime Day, or clearance periods. In the U.S., check Amazon, B&H Photo, Best Buy, and Walmart. In the U.K., Amazon, Currys, John Lewis, and KRCS are recommended. Check our Best Apple Deals collection for the best deals weve seen, including the best iPad deals , and the best MacBook Pro , MacBook Air and MacBook Neo deals , updated regularly. We often see much bigger savings than you can get in the education store. Trade-In Programs Apple and various resellers allow you to trade in old devices for credit toward a new purchase. This effectively lowers the out-of-pocket cost and is a convenient way to dispose of older hardware responsibly. Read: How to sell or trade-in your old Mac and save on a new one . How much is the iPad student discount? Want to save money on the Best iPad for students ? Heres how the iPad MSRP compares to the student price in the U.S., U.K, Australia and Canada: Product U.S. U.K. iPad (A16) MSRP $449 429 iPad (A16) Student Price $429 409 iPad mini (A17 Pro) MSRP $599 599 iPad mini (A17 Pro) Student Price $549 549 iPad Air (11-inch, M4) MSRP $749 749 iPad Air (11-inch, M4) Student Price $699 699 iPad Air (13-inch, M4) MSRP $949 949 iPad Air (13-inch, M4) Student Price $899 899 iPad Pro (11-inch, M5) MSRP $1,199 1,199 iPad Pro (11-inch, M5) Student Price $1,099 1,099 iPad Pro (13-inch, M5) MSRP $1,499 1,499 iPad Pro (13-inch, M5) Student Price $1,399 1,399 Apples discounted price for students compared to the usual price, checked August 2026. How much is the Mac/MacBook student discount? Want to save money on the Best MacBook for university ? Heres how the MacBook MSRP compares to the student price in the U.S., U.K, Australia and Canada: Product U.S. U.K. MacBook Neo, A18 Pro, MSRP $699 699 MacBook Neo, A18 Pro, Student discount $599 599 13.6-inch MacBook Air, M5, MSRP $1,299 1,299 13.6-inch MacBook Air, M5, Student discount $1,199 1,199 15-inch MacBook Air, M5, MSRP $1,499 1,499 15-inch MacBook Air, M5, Student discount $1,399 1,399 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 MSRP $1,999 1,999 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Student discount $1,899 1,899 14-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro MSRP $2,499 2,499 14-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro Student discount $2,349 2,349 16-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro MSRP $2,999 2,999 16-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro Student discount $2,799 2,799 iMac M4 MSRP $1,499 1,499 iMac M4 Student discount $1,449 1,449 Mac mini M6 MSRP $899 899 Mac mini M6 Student discount $799 799 Mac Studio M5 Max MSRP $2,499 2,499 Mac Studio M5 Max Student discount $2,299 $2,299 Apples discounted price for students compared to the usual price in the U.S. and U.K. checked August 2026 How much is the Apple Watch student discount? Heres how the Apple Watch MSRP compares to the student price in the U.S., U.K, Australia and Canada: Product U.S. U.K. Australia Canada Apple Watch Series 11, MSRP $399 369 $679 $549 Apple Watch Series 11, Student discount $359 329 $609 $489 Apple Watch SE 3, MSRP $249 219 $399 $329 Apple Watch SE 3, Student discount $229 199 $369 $299 Apple Watch Ultra 3, MSRP $799 749 $1,399 $1,099 Apple Watch Ultra 3, Student discount $719 669 $1,259 $989 Apples discounted price for students compared to the usual price in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia, checked August 2026. FAQ 1. Are there purchase limits? Yes. Student shoppers are subject to annual purchase limits: Apple limits the number of discounted items you can buy from the Education Store each year: One desktop Mac. One Mac laptop. Two iPads. One Apple Watch. Two accessories. 2. When is the best time to shop at the Apple Education Store? The best time to buy is during Apples annual Back to School promotion , which usually runs between June and September in the Northern Hemisphere, and January to March in countries such as Australia and New Zealand. During the promotion, Apple adds extra incentives on top of its standard education discounts, making it one of the cheapest times of year to buy directly from Apple. Recent Back to School offers have included: Free AirPods or Apple Pencil models with qualifying Macs or iPads Discounted upgrades to AirPods Pro Savings on accessories such as the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad Gift cards with eligible purchases in selected regions 3. Who qualifies for Apple Education pricing? In the U.S., Apple says the following groups are eligible for Education Store discounts : K12 employees, including homeschool teachers School board members and some PTA/PTO officers University and college students, including those accepted into higher education Parents buying on behalf of eligible higher education students Faculty and staff at higher education institutions Apple has similar eligibility rules in the U.K., where discounts are available to: Employees of public and private educational institutions Students attending or accepted into post-secondary education Parents purchasing for eligible post-secondary students Apple may request proof of eligibility during or after purchase. 4. Can parents buy through the Apple Education Store for their children? Parents can purchase products through the Apple Education Store for their children, but only if the child is a student in higher education (college or university). Apples education pricing is not available to parents buying for children in K-12 (grade school, middle school, or high school), unless the parent is a teacher or a home educator. 5. Does Apple offer student discounts on AppleCare? Apple does not offer separate student discounts on AppleCare+ , but education customers can still add AppleCare+ to their Apple Education Store purchases. 6. Can you pay monthly or use Apple finance plans on the Apple Education Store? Yes. In most countries, Apple allows customers to use monthly payment plans and financing options when buying through the Apple Education Store. 7. How often does Apple change Education Store pricing? The discounts are typically updated when Apple introduces new products. The percentage saving is usually the same: between 5% and 15% off. 8. What happens if Apple asks for proof of eligibility after purchase? You may need to provide the following, in addition to being verified via UNIDAYS: A student ID card University acceptance or enrolment documents A school or university email address Without this your order may be cancelled.

26 Aug 2026 8:51 pm