How to get Apple's student discount: education pricing for students, teachers, and parents

Apple student discount
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As a graduate myself, I know how hard student life can be. Everything is expensive and tech is a luxury for most. Taking advantage of Apple student discounts is a great way to help lower costs on some of the best MacBooks for students while at University or College, and Apple tech that's within your budget should be seen as a necessary investment to get you through your studies.

Apple's education prices are available all year round, and usually offer lower-than-retail deals on popular Apple products including the latest MacBook Pro M4 series, and also the iPad Pro M4 models. Keep in mind that Apple's Education Store is great when shopping for the latest products, but not so much for older models. In our experience, we've found that most last-gen Apple devices have better discounts at retailers like Amazon or Best Buy.

MacBook  Air M3 15-inch
MacBook Air M3 15-inch: was $1,299 now $1,199 at apple.com

Save $100
Being a student means you can take advantage of all sorts of MacBook deals, including on the latest models like the MacBook Air 15-inch model with an M3 chip and 256GB SSD storage for as little as $1,199 with Apple student discount.

MacBook  Pro M4 14-inch
MacBook Pro M4 14-inch: was $1,599 now $1,499 at apple.com

Save $100
We don't expect that students will need the latest and most powerful MacBook Pro model when M3, M2, and even M1 models can do the job just fine. However, if you really want an M4 MacBook Pro, then it's worth bagging yourself $100 off.

Save $100 on the new iPad Pro (M4) models

Save $100 on the new iPad Pro (M4) models
The latest iPad Pro (M4) model was released back in May and you can bag a $100 discount on this new model just by being in education (whether you're a student or faculty).

Apple iMac 24-inch: was $1,349 now $1,249 at apple.com

Save $100
Prefer a full-size computer to a MacBook? That's cool; Apple student discounts are available across configurations of the newest 24-inch iMac with a 4.5K retina display and system powered by the M4 chip. These colourful iMacs are pretty stunning, and for students, the price starts at $1,249.

Apple Pencil (2nd gen) + free engraving
Apple Pencil (2nd gen) + free engraving: was $129 now $119 at apple.com

Save $10

Be wary of this student deal, as while you might be saving $10 on the retail price (usually $129), other retailers like Amazon have previously listed the Apple Pencil 2 for as low as $89. So be sure to check the best Apple Pencil prices before you opt for this discount.

We recommend this deal only if you like the idea of engraving your stylus, as this is an Apple-exclusive feature.

Get half-price Apple Music and free Apple TV+

Get half-price Apple Music and free Apple TV+
As a student you can get Apple Music for half-price, paying just $5.99 a month rather than the usual $10.99. Not only that, but you'll get Apple TV + lobbed in for free, where you can binge award-winning shows like Ted Lasso.

Apple student discount: Get Pro Apps Bundle for $199.99

Apple student discount: Get Pro Apps Bundle for $199.99
Need to get to grips with industry-standard creative apps? With your Apple student discount, you can get five of Apple's top apps for $199.99. The Pro Apps Bundle includes Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor and MainStage - perfect for any creative. Check first if your education provider might cover this for you, as some have software allowances.

Apple MacBook Pro M4 14-inch
Apple MacBook Pro M4 14-inch: was £1,599 now £1,499 at Apple UK

Save £110
This is a very high-spec MacBook that might not be the best fit for students on a budget (check out the best laptops for students instead), but if you're convinced you need an M4 chip then this deal is worth grabbing.

Save £100 on a MacBook Air M3 15-inch

Save £100 on a MacBook Air M3 15-inch
The MacBook Air 15-inch model with an M3 chip and 256GB SSD would usually set you back £1,299 from the Apple store, but with Apple student discount, you can bag one for £100 less when signed in with Unidays.

Save £100 on the new iPad Pro (M4) models

Save £100 on the new iPad Pro (M4) models
The latest iPad Pro (M4) model was released back in May and you can bag this new model for as little as £899 for the 11-inch model just by being a student in education (or faculty member).

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Beth Nicholls
Ecommerce Writer

Beth is Creative Bloq’s Ecommerce Writer and has the fun job of finding you the very best prices and deals on creative tech. Beth kicked off her journalistic career writing for Digital Camera World, and has since earned bylines on TechRadar too. With a Masters degree in Photography, Beth loves getting to tinker with new cameras, especially camera phones, as the resident Samsung fan on the team. Her background working as a tester for CeX let her play around with all kinds of weird and wonderful products, including robots, and she’s recently gotten into 3D printing too. Outside of CB, you’ll find her gaming on her PS5, photographing local shows under the alias Bethshootsbands, and making TikToks of her dog, Tilly. 

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