Apple Student Discount 2026: Rules and How to Verify
Apple gives students education pricing on Mac, iPad and accessories at the Apple Education Store. During the back-to-school promotion (through September 24, 2026) a qualifying Mac or iPad also comes with an Apple Gift Card worth $100 to $150. You verify through UNiDAYS. Here is exactly what you need and how long it lasts.
- What you get
- Education pricing on Mac, iPad and accessories at the Apple Education Store. During the back-to-school promotion (through September 24, 2026) a qualifying Mac or iPad also comes with an Apple Gift Card worth $100 to $150.
- Verify with
- Buy from apple.com/us-edu/store. Apple asks you to verify with UNiDAYS, a third-party service, either before or during checkout.
- Who qualifies
- Current and newly accepted college students and their parents, plus faculty, staff and homeschool teachers of all grade levels, in the US.
- How often to renew
- Not stated by the brand; usually once a year
How to get it (3 steps)
- 1Buy from apple.com/us-edu/store. Apple asks you to verify with UNiDAYS, a third-party service, either before or during checkout.
- 2Check that you qualify. Current and newly accepted college students and their parents, plus faculty, staff and homeschool teachers of all grade levels, in the US.
- 3Use it. Education pricing on Mac, iPad and accessories at the Apple Education Store. During the back-to-school promotion (through September 24, 2026) a qualifying Mac or iPad also comes with an Apple Gift Card worth $100 to $150.
Good to know
The gift card promotion is seasonal and ends September 24, 2026; one gift card per eligible product. Apple Card Monthly Installments can be combined with the education discount.
Frequently asked questions
How do I verify for the Apple student discount?
Buy from apple.com/us-edu/store. Apple asks you to verify with UNiDAYS, a third-party service, either before or during checkout. (read on the Apple page on Sep 8, 2026.)
Who qualifies for the Apple student discount?
Current and newly accepted college students and their parents, plus faculty, staff and homeschool teachers of all grade levels, in the US.
How long does the Apple student discount last?
Apple does not publish a renewal rule. Verification services usually re-check you every 12 months. We re-check this page monthly (last review: Sep 8, 2026); if checkout shows something different, checkout wins.
Already verified with UNiDAYS? These use it too
One verification unlocks all of them, so these cost you nothing extra to claim.
Not affiliated with Apple. Rules read on the Apple page on Sep 8, 2026; programs change without notice and checkout always wins.
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