Apple’s 2025 Back to School Promotion Offers Free AirPods, Apple Pencil Pro, or Mac Accessories

Apple’s 2025 Back to School Promotion Offers Free AirPods, Apple Pencil Pro, or Mac Accessories

Apple’s annual Back to School promotion is back for 2025—and this year, it's better than ever. From June 17 to September 30, 2025, eligible students, educators, and school staff in the U.S. can snag free premium accessories with the purchase of a new Mac or iPad.

Who’s Eligible?

This promotion is open to:

  • College and university students

  • Parents purchasing on behalf of higher-ed students

  • Faculty and staff at K–12 or higher education institutions

  • K–12 employees

Purchases must be made:

  • At a U.S. Apple Store

  • Through the Apple Store for Education online

  • Or via Apple’s education sales phone line

Buy a Mac, Get a Premium Accessory

Buying a qualifying Mac (MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or iMac)? You get to pick one free accessory, valued between $79 and $199:

  • AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

  • AirPods Pro 2

  • Magic Mouse

  • Magic Trackpad

  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & Numeric Keypad (first time offered!)

Apple applies the accessory’s value as an instant credit at checkout—no rebates or waiting.

🔥 Tip: The M4 MacBook Air is included—and it’s already at a record-low price on Amazon. Double win.

Buy an iPad, Choose Pencil, Keyboard, or AirPods

Buying a new iPad Air or iPad Pro? You can select:

  • A free Apple Pencil Pro

  • A Magic Keyboard for your model

  • Or AirPods (with a discount value up to $129)

Great for note-taking, drawing, or just relaxing between classes.

Note: Other iPads like the base model or iPad mini are not eligible for this promo.

What’s Not Included?

  • The M4 Mac mini—while discounted on Amazon—is not part of the promotion

  • Accessories not listed above aren't eligible for the credit

  • Not valid outside the U.S. or for non-education customers

Dates to Remember

Promotion runs: June 17 – September 30, 2025
Don’t wait until fall rush—these offers are only valid while supplies last.

Where to Shop

Whether you're gearing up for college, upgrading for teaching, or getting your kid ready for the semester, Apple’s 2025 Back to School promo is the best time to buy—with hundreds in value added free.

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