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Student Discount? All I did was pick the school. Doesn't ask for any proof?
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It's honor based. Sometimes they might ask for a .edu address. I know that in-store they ask for an school ID, acceptance letter or some other school related document that states that you are attending.
I have had them contact me for proof before. Had to submit a form of proof of enrollment
Do you have a job? Many employers have epp programs with Apple, that could get you the same pricing (or better).
Did you actually buy a product, or did you just look at the discounted prices in the education store?
They might still contact you after you place the order, before they ship the unit. But maybe they just do it on a random basis, not per customer.
Well, that is probably sufficient for them. They are willing to give the discount to anyone who has some relation to an educational institution, i.e. all teachers and staff, and anyone who is buying "for a college student." Usually you don't get a college email address without being involved somehow.
I was thinking about getting a new ipod touch (been using a 1st gen) and wanted to use a student discount online. I found my university - but I do not see the discount reflected in my cart or at checking out (I've gotten to the check out page but haven't submitted). Am I doing something wrong, or is the discount applied later or something? Is it a 10% discount?
If done in person, do they only require the student ID?
If done in person, do they only require the student ID?
Nope, it's not a flat discount. E.g. For the macbooks (pro/air) the discount is $100 for laptop base prices between $1000 and $2000, and $200 discount for laptops that have a base price above $2000. Optional components then come with a 10% discount, e.g. if you add RAM it's slightly less overpriced at $180.
There might be no discount on ipods, since it's probably considered a cheap item
A bunch of colleges give out .edu email addresses just for applying or thinking about applying to them.
Well, I just ordered with my gmail account. No verification at all, but since I chose store pickup, they might ask for my faculty/staff ID in the store.
This only applies to the education discount. Apple has EPP programs with many employers, and all items are discounted, including iPods & iPads.