Can't get $100 college discount at retail store?

[HerrRolf]

I'm planning on buying a macbook tomorrow at a retail store in Indy. I am a college student. I found this on the Apple website:
"But they can save on any Mac, select software, and accessories all year long with the Apple Education Discount. Just go to your nearest Apple Authorized Campus Store or visit the Apple Online Store for Education and plan your future Apple purchase."

Does this mean I can't the $100 off the purchase if I buy in the retail store?

 

[MacDawg]

Yes, you can get it at the Retail Store too

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[HerrRolf]

Yes, you can get it at the Retail Store too

Woof, Woof - Dawg

Do they ask for verification? I.D. card? Transcript?

 

[atluten]

Do they ask for verification? I.D. card? Transcript?

They'll most likely ask for your student ID card.

 

[DJAznSensation]

They'll most likely ask for your student ID card.

you can also show them an acceptance letter for the upcoming semester/school year
... sometimes they also ask for a driver's license

DJ Asian Sensation

 

[rubberball]

DJ is right they will let you do that. For me they were pretty excited to have the sale.

Though if possible might want to see if your university computer/bookstore sells the computer you want. In my case it was cheaper than the education discount direct from Apple, so its worth at least checking...

 

[winninganthem]

Ask your university first for their prices. Sometimes they will have their prices lower than the Apple retail store with the education discount. Sometimes if you're lucky too, they'll have bundles with Applecare included too.

 

[sn00pie]

Student ID or an acceptance letter will do the job just fine.

 

[fr4c]

if all else fails, your school e-mail will work too. they'll just ask you to verify it on one of the machines.