Apple isn’t exactly known for its sales, but the consumer electronics giant is now running a back-to-school sale for education customers in the U.S. and Canada in addition to its normal education pricing. As usual, it’s not all that dramatic: Eligible Mac purchases qualify for a $150 Apple gift card, while eligible iPad purchases qualify for a $100 Apple gift card. And Apple is selling AppleCare+ for 20 percent off.
Eligible Mac and iPad purchases include:
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MacBook Air. The new M2-powered MacBook Air will be available in July, but educational customers can get the M1 version for $899 and with its educational discount of $100.
MacBook Pro. The 3-, 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros—with M1, M2, M1 Pro, or M1 Max chipsets—are available for $1199 and up with the $100 educational discount.
iMac. The 24-inch M1-powered iMac is available for $1249 and up with the $100 educational discount.
iPad Air. The M1-based iPad Air costs $549 and up with its $50 educational discount.
iPad Pro. The M1-based iPad Pro costs $749 and up with its $50 educational discount.
Note that Apple’s Education pricing is available to “current and newly accepted college students and their parents, as well as faculty, staff, and homeschool teachers of all grade levels.” You can learn more about this program on the Apple website.