Apple has officially launched its 2022 back-to-school promotion for students, educators, and employees. This year comes a shift from offering AirPods for free to including a free $150 gift card with select Mac purchases and a $100 gift card on iPad Air and Pro purchases.
Apple announced its long-running back-to-school promotion on its education landing page today with the tagline “Only Apple supercharges you for college.”
Apple back to school offer 2022
As we heard earlier this week from Bloomberg, Apple has already replaced the tradition of giving free AirPods/Beats with a $150 gift card ($100 for an iPad).
That offers nice flexibility for those who don’t need a pair of AirPods, but it also means the promotional value is down again from the $159 last year and the $199 promotional credit we saw in 2019.
Apple also offers a 20% discount on AppleCare as it normally does to students, educators, and other eligible employees in addition to a standard education discount of $100 on Macs and $50 on iPad Air and Pro.
Apple promotes the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac as the best Mac for education. While the new 2022 MacBook Air isn’t available, Apple is linking it up so customers don’t mistakenly buy the 2020 MacBook Air M1 without realizing that the new M2 will arrive in July.
While many will want to wait for the new MacBook Air to launch, check out our detailed comparison to find out everything you need to know about the difference between MacBook Air and Pro and more.
The updated 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 chip is now available. But this is likely to be less popular with students and educators because the M2 MacBook Air has a larger screen, better battery life, a lighter design, and a more affordable price tag with the same M2 chip as the 13-inch MacBook Pro.
You can find all the finer details at the bottom of the Apple website, but here’s what:
“Education rates are available to current and newly admitted undergraduate students and their parents, as well as faculty, staff, and homeschool teachers of all grade levels.”
Eligible purchasers receive an Apple Gift Card when they purchase an eligible Mac or iPad at an eligible location. Only one Apple Gift Card per eligible Mac or iPad per eligible purchaser. Offer is subject to availability. As long as supplies last. Eligible buyers will receive a discount equal to the value of Apple Gift Card is off the eligible Mac or iPad price, but all items in their cart, including an Apple Gift Card, will be charged.
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