Apple’s Back to School promotion has officially kicked off, with the biggest change being the move from free AirPods to a $150 gift card. Here’s a detailed overview of everyone who is eligible (more than students and teachers/teachers), how parents can use it, promo restrictions, how long it runs, what devices are included, and when is the best time to buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Apple’s Back to School Promotion
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Note. This information is for Apple’s Back to School promotion in the United States. Other conditions may apply in other countries.
Apple’s Back to School promotion is not limited to students and university staff.
All K-12 employees in public or private schools, and home teachers are eligible. Parents of college/university students can also take advantage of the offer.
School board members and PTA or PTO leaders also participate in the action. Here is the fine print on who is eligible:
“Persons eligible for this promotion include faculty, staff, students, and parents as set out below (each of which is a “Qualified Buyer”):
K-12 – Employees of a public or private K-12 school in the qualifying country, including homeschool teachers, are eligible. Also eligible are School Board members who are currently elected or appointed members. PTA or PTO leaders who are currently elected or appointed officers are eligible.
Higher education. Faculty and staff of higher education institutions in the respective country, as well as students attending or admitted to a higher education institution in the respective country, are eligible. Purchases from the Apple Store for Education by individuals are not intended for purchase or resale by institutions.
Parents with higher education. Parents who make purchases on behalf of their child who is currently studying or accepted into a public or private institution of higher education in the respective country are eligible.”
Can parents buy for students?
As detailed above, parents of students who attend or are accepted to a public or private institution of higher learning can purchase a Mac or iPad and receive a $100 or $150 gift card, 20% off AppleCare, and an education discount.
Apple appears to use an honor system when purchasing through its educational website, but if you’re a parent heading to an Apple Store, you may want to bring proof of acceptance or your student’s ID just in case.
In fine print, Apple notes, “You must demonstrate that you meet the requirements of a qualified buyer before purchasing.”
When does the promotion end?
The 2022 Apple Back to School promotion runs from June 24 to September 26.
Where is the Apple Back to School promotion available?
Apple states that “Apple Store Locations, Apple Store Locations for Education, and 1-800-MY-APPLE” are the three locations where you can get the special offer.
Which Macs and iPads are included?
The following Macs are eligible for a $150 gift card and iPads are eligible for a $100 gift card.
MacBook Air MacBook Pro (13-inch, 14-inch, and 16-inch models) iMac 24-inch iPad Air iPad Pro (11-inch and 12.9-inch models)
Apple also offers standard $100 and $50 educational discounts on Macs and iPads, respectively, as well as 20% off AppleCare.
Limit on the number of Macs and iPads?
The Back to School promotion is limited to the purchase of 1 Mac and 1 iPad for those who qualify.
“Only one (1) Promotional Product per Eligible Buyer may be received with eligible Mac purchases under this promotion. Under this promotion, only one (1) Promotional Product per Qualifying Customer will be eligible for purchase of an eligible iPad.”
Apple Back to School: when is the best time to buy?
For those looking to get a new MacBook Pro or iMac, there’s no reason to wait. But if you want to get your hands on the new MacBook Air, you’ll have to wait until the 2022 MacBook Air M2 arrives in July to take advantage of the promo.
Luckily, this year it’s a promo with a $150 gift card, so there’s no risk that Apple runs out of those with Airpods.
Check out our in-depth comparison to find out everything you need to know about the difference between the new and old MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and more.
Monthly Apple Card payments
For those using monthly Apple Card payments, Apple says the $100 or $150 gift card value will be applied immediately as “instant credit.”
“Important Notice Regarding Payment Receipt and Monthly Statement for Apple Card Monthly Payment (ACMI) Purchases Under This Promotion: Purchases of an Eligible Product made with ACMI (0% APR payment option) selected as payment type at checkout will receive $100 or $150 instant credit (depending on the type of Eligible Product purchased) which is the value of the qualifying Promotional Product (Apple Gift Card) deducted from the price of the Eligible Product at the time of purchase.”
Return policy
Here is the fine print on the return policy for the Back to School promotion:
“Returns and exchanges are subject to the policy of the respective location where the purchase was made. A Promotional Product received with the purchase of an Eligible Product must be returned with such Eligible Product in order to receive a full refund of that purchase. If a Promotional Product is missing, not returned, or has been redeemed, the full original cost of the Promotional Product will be deducted from the amount of the exchange or return of the Eligible Product.”
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