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Apple offers several student discounts and deals when shopping for a device for college with verification through Unidays. These deals offer instant savings on hardware, with a free gift card of up to $150.

Shoppers should also pay attention to deals from Apple resellers, as many times limited-time specials and coupon savings meet or beat Apple's own prices, with discounts on AppleCare as well. These deals do not require a student to be enrolled in college, making it an easy way for parents to pick up a device that can be used by the entire family —   or even educators looking for learning tools within the classroom.

As back-to-school shopping heats up, so do the deals. Below is a comprehensive list of offers, many that do not require student status. Wondering which Mac to buy? Check out our comprehensive MacBook buyer's guide for back-to-school.

Discounts are going on now on Microsoft Office. If you aren't eligible for the free version for students and educators, check out the offer below.

  • Lifetime Microsoft Office for Mac license is discounted to $54.99
  • Save over 60% on Adobe Creative Cloud for Students

Adorama Coupon

Adorama Discounts are open to all AppleInsider readers, regardless of student status. *Requires use of coupon code APINSIDER and this activation link.

  • M1 MacBook Air: Save $50 to $150 on the systems*, plus $40 off AppleCare
  • Latest MacBook Pros: Save up to $300 on the notebooks*, plus up to $80 off AppleCare
  • M1 iMac: Save $80 to $130 on the desktops*, plus $30 off AppleCare
  • iPad mini 6: Save $24 to $40 on the tablets*, plus $12 off AppleCare

Amazon

Amazon Prime Student program is perfect for students heading back to class. From free food delivery to discounts on snacks and groceries, Prime Student offers an abundance of deals, with a free 6-month trial available to new members.

  • Apple electronics sale at Amazon

B&H EDU Advantage

B&H has partnered with Unidays to offer discounts on thousands of items for students and teachers, including Apple computers. It's free to sign up and the portal even offers expert help to pick out the best MacBook for education. Students can even use B&H Photo's Payboo Card to save on sales tax or secure special financing.

Aggressive deals going on now for AI readers:

  • Save $150 on these MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models

Best Buy

Best Buy also has a Student Deals membership program that's free to join and runs during the back-to-school shopping season each year. 2022 back-to-school deals can be found here.

  • M1 MacBook Pro Air: $799.99 for TotalTech members
  • iPad Pro: Save up to $200 for TotalTech members

Apple Student Discount

Save on a qualifying Mac or iPad with an education discount, plus get up to a $150 gift card during Apple's 2022 Back to School campaign.

Current and newly accepted college students, as well as teachers and education staff at all levels, are eligible for the following deals:

  • MacBook Air starts at $899
  • MacBook Pro starting at $1199
  • 24-inch iMac starting at $1249
  • Mac Pro starting at $5599
  • Mac mini starting at $649
  • iPad Pro starting at $749
  • iPad Air starting at $549

Free Headphones

Historically, Apple gave student customers a free set of headphones with the purchase of an eligible device like an iPad or Mac. In previous years, Apple would give students the choice between several different Beats by Dre headphones.

In 2021, Apple gave college students a free set of AirPods for buying an eligible device. These popular earbuds normally cost $159, or $199 with a wireless charging case.

Apple allows customers to upgrade from AirPods to AirPods Pro with a $90 upcharge as well.

In 2022, Apple changed the offer from free AirPods to a gift card valued at up to $150 with select Macs and iPads.

AppleCare+ Discounts

Exclusive AppleCare Savings at Adorama

AppleInsider readers can save on AppleCare at Adorama with coupon code APINSIDER when purchased with an eligible Apple product using these activation instructions.

  • Applecare for Apple Pro Display XDR: $100 off with code APINSIDER
  • AppleCare for 16-inch MacBook Pro (Late 2021): $80 off with code APINSIDER
  • AppleCare for 13-inch MacBook Pro: $50 off with code APINSIDER
  • AppleCare for M1 MacBook Air: $40 off with code APINSIDER
  • AppleCare for iMac: $30 off with code APINSIDER
  • AppleCare for Mac mini: $20 off with code APINSIDER
  • AppleCare for iPad mini: $12 off with code APINSIDER

Apple Student Discount on AppleCare

Students purchasing eligible products can get AppleCare+ at a 20% discount during Apple's 2021 Back To School promotion. This doesn't extend to other devices purchased that are not eligible for back-to-school discounts.

AppleCare+ acts as an extended warranty for devices, so if the device's screen breaks or case is damaged it can be repaired for a small service fee. Otherwise, out-of-warranty repairs can cost hundreds of dollars.

Students who want to take advantage of the 20% discount can only receive the discount during the Back To School promotion period. Even if the device remains eligible for AppleCare+ after the period ends, the discount will no longer be valid.

Education Prices

Outside of Apple's annual Back To School sale, the company offers standard discounts on its hardware. The discount varies from device to device and applies even when upgrades are made before purchase.

Macs

  • The MacBook Air is normally $999 and costs $899 for students [M1 MacBook Air Price Guide]
  • The MacBook Pro is normally $1299 and costs $1199 for students [M1 MacBook Pro Price Guide]
  • The iMac is normally $1299 and costs $1249 for students [M1 iMac Price Guide]
  • The Mac Pro is normally $5999 and costs $5599 for students [Mac Pro Price Guide]
  • The Mac mini is normally $699 and costs $649 for students [M1 Mac mini Price Guide]

iPads

  • The iPad Pro is normally $799 and costs $749 for students [M1 iPad Pro 11-inch Price Guide]
  • The iPad Air is normally $599 and costs $549 for students [iPad Air Price Guide]
  • The 10.2-inch iPad is normally $329 and costs $309 for students [iPad 9th Generation Price Guide]
  • The iPad mini is normally $399 and costs $379 for students [iPad mini Price Guide]

Students can receive discounts on their Apple Music subscription as well. Qualifying students can attach their education discount to their Apple ID and pay only $4.99 per month for Apple Music.

Students who subscribe to Apple Music can also receive Apple TV+ for free as a limited offer. These are the single plans of the services and do not extend into a family group.

The student Apple Music pricing and free Apple TV+ last only as long as the Apple ID remains registered as a student account. If Apple ends the promotion, then the Apple student discount will only end once the subscription lapses.

Does Apple verify that you are a student?

Apple's US Education Store Now Requires Institution Verification to Buy Discounted Products. Apple is now requiring that customers in the United States verify that they're active students, teachers, or staff members at an educational institution in order to access education discounts on products.

How do you get UNiDAYS without being a student?

Unfortunately, creating a fake UNiDAYS account is not an option as UNiDAYS have a team that checks and verifies your student ID and email. Then you follow the steps in the email to verify your account. Once you have your UNiDAYS student ID you can use this to generate UNiDAYS discount codes.

Is Apple Music $5 for students?

Apple Music offers a discounted student membership for only $6 a month.

How much is Apple music without being a student?

No commitment. Apple Music is available in iTunes, and for iOS and Android devices. $4.99/mo.