How to get an Apple student discount at Apple’s Education Store and how much you can save

May 22, 2026 - 04:45

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How to get an Apple student discount at Apple’s Education Store and how much you can save

Apple rarely discounts its products, but eligible students, parents and teachers can access reduced pricing through the Apple Education Store.

The Apple Education Store is a dedicated online storefront offering year-round discounts of around 5% to 15% on selected products, including MacBooks, Macs, iPads and some Apple Watch models. The discounts are available to university students, parents buying on behalf of students, and staff working at educational institutions.

To access education pricing, shoppers may need to verify their eligibility, and Apple also places limits on the number of discounted products that can be purchased each year.

This guide explains who qualifies for Apple Education pricing, how much you can save, the best time to buy, and how to maximise discounts through seasonal promotions and bundled offers. We also explain how you can save even more by shopping during Apple’s Back To School offer.

Who can use Apple’s 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.
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.

What can you save with the Apple Education Store?

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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 and Apple Watch in our tables further down.

Apple also offers discounted services and software for students:

Apple Music & Apple TV: Eligible students can subscribe to Apple Music at $5.99/£5.99 a month, rather than the standard £10.99. Apple TV+ is also included in that subscription for as long as you are a student. Here’s how students can get Apple Music for almost half price.

Apple’s Pro Apps Bundle for Education: This bundle is available only to students during the checkout process, and costs just $199.99/£199.99. 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.

How to verify student status to use Apple’s Education Store

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Before gaining access to discounted pricing on Apple’s 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. While UNiDAYS verification had already been mandatory in the U.K., 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 and 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 isn’t successful you may need to provide your student ID or other evidence.

How to shop at Apple’s Education Store

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With your status verified, you can shop at the Education Store for your country.

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 institution’s account at Apple’s Store for Education Institutions.

Visit the U.S. Apple Store for Education Institutions (if that link doesn’t work), the U.K. Apple Store for Education Institutions (if that link doesn’t 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 institution’s store.

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

Apple’s 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 we’ve seen, updated regularly.

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? Here’s how the iPad MSRP compares to the student price in the U.S., U.K, Australia and Canada:

Product	U.S.	U.K.	Australia	Canada
iPad (A16) MSRP	$349	£329	$599	$499
iPad (A16) Student Price	$329	£309	$559	$469
iPad mini (A17 Pro) MSRP	$499	£499	$799	$679
iPad mini (A17 Pro) Student Price	$449	£449	$719	$609
iPad Air (11-inch, M4) MSRP	$599	£599	$999	$799
iPad Air (11-inch, M4) Student Price	$549	£549	$919	$729
iPad Air (13-inch, M4) MSRP	$799	£799	$1,349	$1,099
iPad Air (13-inch, M4) Student Price	$749	£749	$1,259	$1,029
iPad Pro (11-inch, M5) MSRP	$999	£999	$1,699	$1,399
iPad Pro (11-inch, M5) Student Price	$899	£899	$1,529	$1,249
iPad Pro (13-inch, M5) MSRP	$1,299	£1,299	$2,199	$1,799
iPad Pro (13-inch, M5) Student Price	$1,199	£1,199	$2,029	$1,649

Apple’s discounted price for students compared to the usual price, checked May 2026.

How much is the Mac/MacBook student discount?

Want to save money on the Best MacBook for university? Here’s how the MacBook MSRP compares to the student price in the U.S., U.K, Australia and Canada:

Product	U.S.	U.K.	Australia	Canada
MacBook Neo, A18 Pro, MSRP	$599	£599	$899	$799
MacBook Neo, A18 Pro, Student discount	$499	£499	$749	$679
13.6-inch MacBook Air, M5, MSRP	$1,099	£1,099	$1,799	$1,499
13.6-inch MacBook Air, M5, Student discount	$999	£999	$1,639	$1,359
15-inch MacBook Air, M5, MSRP	$1,199	£1,199	$2,199	$1,799
15-inch MacBook Air, M5, Student discount	$1,099	£1,099	$2,029	$1,659
14-inch MacBook Pro M5 MSRP	$1,699	£1,699	$2,699	$2,399
14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Student discount	$1,599	£1,599	$2,539	$2,259
14-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro MSRP	$2,199	£2,199	$3,499	$2,999
14-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro Student discount	$2,049	£2,049	$3,259	$2,789
16-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro MSRP	$2,699	£2,699	$4,299	$3,599
16-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro Student discount	$2,499	£2,499	$3,979	$3,329
iMac M4 MSRP	$1,299	£1,299	$1,999	$1,699
iMac M4 Student discount	$1,249	£1,249	$1,919	$1,629
Mac mini M4 MSRP	$799	£799	$1,299	$1,099
Mac mini M4 Student discount	$699	£699	$1,149	$969
Mac Studio M4 Max MSRP	$1,999	£2,099	$3,499	$2,699
Mac Studio M4 Max Student discount	$1,799	£1,899	$3,199	$2,399

Apple’s discounted price for students compared to the usual price in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia, checked May 2026

How much is the Apple Watch student discount?

Here’s 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

Apple’s discounted price for students compared to the usual price in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia, checked May 2026.

FAQ

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.

When is the best time to shop at the Apple Education Store?

The best time to buy is during Apple’s 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

Who qualifies for Apple Education pricing?

In the U.S., Apple says the following groups are eligible for Education Store discounts:

K–12 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.

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). Apple’s 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.

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.