Apple is already preparing for its annual Back to School promotion for the US and Canada, according to a MacRumors report. The publication says its seen backend Apple code showing the Cupertino company is getting things ready for its popular educational sales promo.
Each June, Apple hold a Back to School sale, offering teachers and students free accessories or gift cards when buying an iPad or Mac in addition to the usual educational discount. In past years, MacBooks, iPads, and iMacs have been eligible for a free add-on with purchase.
The promo traditionally starts around the middle of June, but no specific start date was discovered in the backend code. The sale usually runs through the end of September, so students and teachers have plenty of time to decide on which Mac or iPad is right for their needs.
While Apple’s Back to School promotion runs every year, the promos can vary from year-to-year. Last year, students, educators, and parents could score accessories worth up to $199 when purchasing a Mac or an iPad. Accessory options included AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Apple Pencil Pro, and more.
Apple holds the promotion through its online education store and Apple retail locations. Education pricing is available to current and newly accepted college students and their parents, as well as faculty, staff, and homeschool teachers of all grade levels.
Earlier this year, Apple began requiring customers who are taking advantage of the company’s educational discounts in the United States and Canada to prove their status as a student, teacher, or school staff member via UNiDAYS. Academic status verification through an email address from an educational institution, a student or staff photo ID, or another valid educational document is now required for educational purchases.
Students attending or accepted to a higher-education institution, parents purchasing on behalf of an eligible student, and employees at K–12 schools and higher-education institutions are eligible.