M5 MacBook Air:starts at $999 rather than $1,099
M5 MacBook Pro: starts at $1,599 rather than $1,699
14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro: starts at $2,049 rather than $2,199
16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro: starts at $2,499 rather than $2699
iMac: starts at $1,249 rather than $1,299
Mac mini: starts at $499 rather than $599
Mac Studio: starts at $1,799 rather than $1,999
Mac Pro: starts at $6,599 rather than $6,999
But it's not just Macs that are discounted here. You'll also find iPads and Apple Watches with some price cuts. That includes:
iPad: starts at $329 instead of $349
iPad mini: starts at $449 instead of $499
iPad Air: starts at $549 instead of $599
iPad Pro: starts at $899 instead of $999
Apple Watch Series 11: starts at $359 instead of $399
Apple Watch SE 3: starts at $229 instead of $249
Apple Watch Ultra 3: starts at $719 instead of $799
There are other savings to be found here, too: Apple's new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR, iPad accessories, as well as Apple Care+ plans, have discounts on the Education Store. But Apple's other products do not, even though they're available to buy on the Education Store. iPhones are the same price for students as they are for all buyers, as are Apple TVs and Apple Vision Pros.
How to shop Apple's Education Store
While the actual purchase process requires verification, Apple's Education Store is open to anyone on the web. You can access it from this link, or by heading to Apple's official site, scrolling down to the bottom of the page, and choosing "Shop for College" under "For Education."
Once in the store, any applicable product will appear with its reduced price tag. The MacBook Neo, for example, will appear at $499 rather than $599 for the 256GB model. You can add items to your cart as you normally would, but once you decide to check out, you'll need to verify your education status with UNiDAYS. That involves creating a UNiDAYS account. Once in, students and teachers can sign in to their school's portal, or upload a school ID. Homeschool teachers can share their official ID, plus a homeschool document proving their status. While most qualified customers should be verified instantly, the process can take up to 24 hours.
The Education Store isn't the only way to score Apple discounts
If you aren't a student or educator, you still have options to get Apple products at a discount. For anyone open to buying pre-owned or open-box items, Apple's Refurbished Store is a great place to look. The company has options across more of its product lineup (including iPhones) you can choose from, and while they aren't new devices, they are covered by a limited one-year warranty by Apple.
You can also find deep discounts on Apple products from third-party retailers. Amazon, for instance, frequently has deals on MacBooks of all kinds, especially from previous generations. Since Apple's modern Macs perform well for years after release, this can be a great way to get a machine without spending a fortune.
