Apple Education Discount Loophole Is No More
Apple Education Discount Loophole Is No More
Apple's discount for university students, teachers, and staff used to allow anyone to claim it, but the company has tightened restrictions and closed the longstanding loophole.
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The change was spotted on Reddit by siddharthsure, who noted that Apple's education store has begun requiring student or educator status verification through UNIDAYS. The education store itself can't even be accessed until verification is provided. In addition, the discount is being limited to one device per year. While verification has been the norm in other countries, this is a new development for the US.
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Previously, anyone could claim to be a student or educator and receive the discount with no verification needed. Instead, Apple would sometimes check random discounted purchases for validity and charge the difference if eligibility was determined to be invalid. It also didn't limit the discount to a specific number of items—so long as you bought it from the education store, you got it.
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Many Reddit users have been keen to point out that it's still possible to find MacBooks and other equipment at a discount from other authorized retailers. In some circumstances, it's allegedly even cheaper than using the student discount directly through Apple. Especially during "back to school" sales and the like.
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However, this approach does have its own limitations as the sale prices only apply to stock hardware. So if you need specific components or memory requirements, you might still have to go through Apple.
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How to Get an Apple Student Discount ?
Apple has a reputation for making devices like laptops and tablets that are built to last. However, that durability comes at a steep price. If you're a student, save money on products like MacBooks and iPads with an Apple student discount through UNiDAYS, or take advantage of Apple education pricing directly through the company.
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Who Is Eligible for Apple Education Pricing?
Unlike most student discounts, Apple's education pricing is available to a range of students and educators across all grade levels. To qualify for Apple education pricing, you need to meet at least one of these requirements:
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1. Currently enrolled at a college or university.
2. Newly accepted to a college or university.
3. A teacher at any grade level.
4. A homeschool teacher at any grade level.
5. Faculty or staff at a school of any grade level.
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What Does Apple Education Pricing Get You?
Education pricing provides a small discount on most Apple products. Save on the Apple MacBook, iMac, and iPad lines, as well as some accessories and monitors. In some cases, you can get more substantial student discounts for Apple Music and other specific products.
The Apple education pricing site shows the price you'll pay with the education discount, but it doesn't show the original price. To see how much you'll save on any given product, view that product in the Apple education store, check the same product in the regular Apple store, and then compare prices. For example, in the Apple Education Store, a basic 13-inch MacBook Air is listed at $899, while it's $999 on the regular Apple store online.
How to Get a Student Discount on Apple Products ?
Saving money through the Apple Education Store is a simple matter of shopping through the education store website instead of the regular online Apple store using your regular Apple account.
Here's how to use Apple's education pricing:
1. Navigate to the Apple Education Store.
2. While it didn't use to be the case, you'll need to verify your status through Unidays to receive a student or educator discount on the Apple Education Store. Click Get Verified with Unidays and either sign in or create an account, after which you'll return to this page.
3. Select the product line you're interested in.
4. Choose the product you want, then choose Select.
5. Choose the options you want, then select Add to Bag.
6. Select Review Bag.
7. Select Check Out.
8. Choose your delivery method, enter your payment information, and complete the checkout process normally.
Getting the Apple Student Discount Through Unidays
To qualify for Apple student discounts on Unidays, you must meet a few basic requirements and prove your eligibility. You must be:
1. At least 16 years old.
2. Currently enrolled at a college or university.
3. Able to access either a .edu email issued by your school or a credit card-style student ID from your school.
What Does the Unidays Apple Student Discount Get You?
Apple student discounts on Unidays vary based on the current offers. Coupon codes typically provide a flat discount on specific products, such as $200 off MacBooks, or share promotions that are on the Apple website.
The availability and type of Apple student discounts found on Unidays vary, so you should check frequently to keep up on the latest offers.
How Does Unidays Verify Student Enrollment?
Unlike the Apple Education Store, which doesn't immediately verify your qualifying status, Unidays verifies your educational status upfront. You'll need to provide proof of enrollment before gaining access to discount offers.
Unidays can automatically verify student enrollment at most four-year universities and colleges. Manual verification is available for many schools that aren't in the system.
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How to Sign up for Unidays and Find Apple Discounts ?
Here's how to sign up and get verified as a student on the Unidays website to take advantage of Apple discounts. Set up your account on a Mac, PC, or portable device, such as a smartphone.
1. Navigate to the Unidays website and select Menu (the three vertical lines) in the upper-left corner.
2. Select Join now.
3. Enter your email address, select a password, then select Join now.
4. Enter your school information and select Continue.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the verification process. If you can't verify automatically or if your school isn't listed, contact Unidays for manual verification instructions.