Apple’s 2026 Back to School promotion is now available in the United States, after earlier rollouts in Asia, according to multiple reports. The offer provides an Apple gift card with qualifying purchases of eligible Mac or iPad models. Customers receive a $150 gift card with a new MacBook Pro, and a $100 gift card with a new MacBook Air, iPad Pro, or iPad Air. The gift card can be used toward purchases of Apple products and accessories, App Store apps, and subscriptions and services such as Apple Music, iCloud+ storage, and others listed in the promotion terms.
The promotion runs through August 27, 2026 in the U.S., based on Apple’s terms and conditions. It is offered through Apple’s online Education Store and participating Apple Store locations. The education pricing typically applies alongside the gift card, with standard discounts described as roughly 5% to 10% on many eligible Macs and iPads. Eligible customers include current and newly accepted higher-education students, faculty and staff, parents buying for an eligible student, K-12 employees, and other qualifying groups.
