Apple's 2026 Back to School promotion gives eligible students a $150 gift card with a qualifying MacBook Pro or MacBook Air purchase, or a $100 gift card with an eligible iPad Pro or iPad Air, plus the standard education discount, through September 24, 2026.
Apple's 2026 Back to School promotion gives eligible students a $150 gift card with a qualifying MacBook Pro or MacBook Air purchase, or a $100 gift card with an eligible iPad Pro or iPad Air, plus the standard education discount, through September 24, 2026.
Apple's Back to School promotion pairs its standing education pricing with a bonus Apple Gift Card for students, parents of students, and eligible faculty and staff who buy through the Apple education store. For 2026, Apple originally set the offer to end August 27 but extended it to September 24 as back-to-school shopping continued. Buyers get a $150 gift card with a qualifying MacBook Pro, or a $100 gift card with a MacBook Air, iPad Pro, or iPad Air, on top of Apple's regular education discount. AppleCare is also discounted during checkout for eligible purchases. Because Apple has moved this deadline once already in 2026, shoppers this close to the window should verify the live end date on Apple's own education store page before assuming the offer is still active.
What we like
- Gift card stacks with Apple's standard education discount
- Applies to both Mac and iPad purchases, not just one product line
- Deadline was already extended once in 2026, showing Apple's willingness to keep the offer open
What to watch
- Requires verification as a student, parent of a student, or eligible staff/faculty through Apple's ID verification partner
- Gift card amount depends on which product is purchased and does not apply to every Mac or iPad model
- Offer is time-limited and could end or change again with little notice
Key stat: Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Expires Sep 24, 2026
Offer applies to current and newly accepted college students, as well as parents buying for a student, and staff and faculty at eligible institutions, purchasing through Apple's online education store.
Checked MacRumors and 9to5Mac coverage confirming Apple extended its 2026 Back to School promotion from the original August 27, 2026 end date to September 24, 2026, and cross-checked current terms on Apple's official education store.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Apple Back to School discount still available in September 2026?
Yes, as of this page's last verification on September 14, 2026. Apple extended the original August 27, 2026 deadline to September 24, 2026. Confirm the live end date on Apple's education store before buying, since Apple can end or change promotions without much notice.
How much is the Apple student discount for Mac and iPad in 2026?
Eligible buyers get a $150 Apple Gift Card with a qualifying MacBook Pro, or a $100 Apple Gift Card with a MacBook Air, iPad Pro, or iPad Air, in addition to Apple's standard education pricing.
Who qualifies for the Apple education discount and gift card offer?
Current and newly accepted university students, parents buying for a student, and staff and faculty at eligible degree-granting institutions can qualify by purchasing through Apple's online education store and verifying eligibility if prompted.
Does the Apple student gift card apply to every Mac and iPad model?
No. The gift card amount is tied to specific qualifying models, mainly MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iPad Pro, and iPad Air. Other Mac desktops and base iPad models may only receive Apple's standard education discount without the bonus gift card.
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