Updated
Updated · Mashable · Aug 13
Apple Extends Back-to-School Sale to Sept. 24, Offering $100-$150 Gift Cards
Updated
Updated · Mashable · Aug 13

Apple Extends Back-to-School Sale to Sept. 24, Offering $100-$150 Gift Cards

3 articles · Updated · Mashable · Aug 13

Summary

  • Sept. 24 is the new end date for Apple’s U.S. Back To School promotion, nearly a month later than the original late-August deadline.
  • Eligible MacBook and iPad buyers get a free Apple gift card on top of education pricing—$150 with a MacBook Pro and $100 with a MacBook Air, iPad Pro or iPad Air.
  • Unidays verification is required for college students, newly accepted students, faculty, staff, parents buying for eligible students, and K-12 employees, including homeschool teachers.
  • MacBook Neo, iPad mini, the entry-level iPad, desktop Macs and iPhones are excluded, while qualifying purchases can be made through Apple’s Education Store or retail locations.

Insights

Why did Apple suddenly extend its 2026 student promo, and does it hint at a struggle to clear older inventory?
Are Apple's extended education discounts truly the best deal, or are third-party retailers quietly offering better savings for students?
Could Apple's 2026 switch from free hardware to gift cards be a clever psychological trap to boost subscription revenue?