In June, Apple launched its annual Back to School promotion for college students in the U.S. and select other countries. Students can get a free Apple gift card with the purchase of an eligible Mac or iPad from Apple, along with 20% off AppleCare+ plans.

Apple 2024 Back to School OfferIn the U.S. and Canada, the promotion ends on September 30, so time is running out to take advantage of the offer if you are a student. There is s till more time in the U.K. and select other European countries, where the promotion ends October 21.

In the U.S., Apple is offering the following:

  • A free $150 Apple gift card with any new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or iMac
  • A free $100 Apple gift card with any new iPad Pro with an M4 chip, iPad Air with an M2 chip, or Mac mini
  • The gift card can be used towards purchases of Apple products and accessories, App Store apps, subscriptions to services like Apple Music, iCloud+ storage, and more.

    The offer is available through Apple's online education store and at Apple Store locations for students attending or accepted to a higher-education institution, faculty and staff of higher-education institutions, parents purchasing on behalf of an eligible student, employees of a K-12 institution, and select others.