The Back to School sale on Macs and iPads has begun again, with a gift card as a bonus purchase this year.
Free Apple Gift Card with purchase of a Mac or iPad
The 2022 Student Promotion has begun, with Apple offering extra discounts on a variety of Mac and iPad models, along with a bonus gift card that’s really more of a discount. Apple’s student discount is also now more exclusive than ever, but as long as you can prove you qualify, you can still take advantage of it.
Here’s how the promotion works: When you purchase an eligible iMac or MacBook, you’ll receive a gift card worth $100 to $150, depending on the final cost of your purchase. Likewise, purchasing an iPad Air or Pro will earn you a gift card worth $50 or more, again depending on the final cost. You can also save 20 percent on an AppleCare+ plan (two years for iPad or three years for Mac) if you want the extended protection.
According to the fine print, though, the gift card isn’t really a freebie. It works more like an instant rebate in Apple Store-specific currency that, let’s face it, will probably be used for some extra accessories. Maybe a pair of AirPods, an iPad folio, or an Apple Pencil.
