It depends. In Canada the offer is 249 off the AirPod pros (80$ add on) and the M4 MBA 16/256 I got is roughly 1500CAD after tax and a year of Apple care. If you don’t opt for the AirPods you may or may not get the 249 discount applied to the computer. I think the discount for the computer alone is roughly 100CAD. Plus apple care discounted if you so choose. Unless the offer is different; I’d get the AirPods. If you don’t need them you lose on a do of 249 for them, and only get 100 off. Answer from alexsimone99 on reddit.com
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/apple › back to school discount out now! (free airpods)
r/apple on Reddit: Back to School Discount Out Now! (FREE AIRPODS)
June 17, 2025 - There is no “normal back to school deal”. It used to be beats headphones, then it was AirPods, then for a few years it was a gift card. This is this years deal, there won’t be anything else ...
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/apple › apple's student offer with free airpods returns in these four countries
r/apple on Reddit: Apple's Student Offer With Free AirPods Returns in These Four Countries
January 9, 2025 - From January 8 through March 13, qualifying higher-education students and staff in these countries can receive free AirPods 4 with · Active Noise Cancellation with the purchase of any new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or iMac, or a free · Apple ...
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/macbookair › apple student discount what to choose free ear pods or keyboard
r/macbookair on Reddit: Apple student discount what to choose free ear pods or keyboard
July 25, 2025 -

I'm purchasing mac Book air m4 through student discount what should I choose a keyboard or ear pods I'm not an apple user and no have any further plan to buy an iphone. I have a One plus Nord phone and a nord buds I don't think ear pods will be that great for me although I hear Spotify and do watch Andrew Humberman podcast I'm thinking to get magic keyboard. I know the earpods are great but as a free stuff I think the keyboard will be more useful Please let me know ur opinions I'm so confused 🙃

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Reddit
reddit.com › r/apple › apple's 'back to school' offer ends soon, now applies to airpods pro 3
r/apple on Reddit: Apple's 'Back to School' Offer Ends Soon, Now Applies to AirPods Pro 3
September 24, 2025 - They apply the discount to the iPad so if you return it you lose out on the discount on the AirPods. More replies ... Dang, just in time to discontinue the promotion as students consider upgrading to new iPads and Mac’s? ... I don't know why they exclude Ipad Mini this year.... Ipad Mini 7 was kinda ass, but its still an upgrade. I was thinking on buying it if it gives me free airpod, but they don't.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 254350834
Can I get student discount on airpods? - Apple Community
Can I get free apple airpods if I am a student Can I get free apple airpods if I am a student 1165 1 ... Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today. Student discounts are not available on AirPods.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 256085077
Can I get the student discount on AirPods… - Apple Community
Can I get student discount on airpods? Can I get student discount on airpods? [Re-Titled by Moderator] 19306 1 ... Sorry but no. You must have purchased the MacBook while the promotion was active so the AirPods would automatically be added for no additional cost.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/macbookair › question abt student discount and free airpods promo
r/macbookair on Reddit: Question abt Student Discount and free Airpods promo
December 14, 2022 -

i recently made a purchase of macbook air 15 inch on apple’s site using their k-12 site. upon check out, i avail the free airpods. afterwards, i processed the payment. i noticed that i quickly got deducted but the amount i got deducted for is from the airpods. not the macbook itself. can you please clarify what happened? this is my first time ordering at apple’s site.

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Reddit
reddit.com › r/applehelp › free airpod extra charged for unidays student discount? urgent!
r/applehelp on Reddit: Free airpod extra charged for UNIDAYS student discount? Urgent!
April 23, 2023 -

I just bought a Macbook Air M2 last night and when i picked the mac i was given a choice to choose free airpod, which i picked a 3rd gen which states zero dollars. And then i proceeded to buy and they stated the exact price of the laptop when i checked out.

When I purchased, my phone showed that the money (Laptop price) was paid to the bank. But afterwards later another notification popped up saying that the price of the airpod was charged in another receipt and that got me so confused.

Why am i charged extra when they clearly stated that it's free? I need urgent help. There's no customer service at weekend and i have no idea who to find before Monday comes and shipping will start. HELP!! It's also my first time purchasing apple product online so forgive me for any mistakes.

I've searched for online solutions and some people stated the same problem but none answered properly. Some suggested that they charged extra so that people do not cancel to get free airpods but i still dont understand. Will they return the airpod money when they arrive? Why has no one said it before?

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Reddit
reddit.com › r/macmini › does apple not give free airpods with a mac on student discount in india anymore?
Does apple not give free airpods with a mac on student discount in India anymore? : r/macmini
November 7, 2024 - The free-AirPods promo isn't always in effect. It's only available for a limited time currently, and only in four countries (none of which are India) https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/09/apple-student-offer-returns-in-four-countries/
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reddit.com › r/mac › can anyone help explain the “free” airpods deal for students?
r/mac on Reddit: Can anyone help explain the “free” Airpods deal for students?
April 23, 2021 -

https://imgur.com/a/uUyKxD9

The MacBook Air is $899 or $74.91 a month for a year for college students, and they say they’ll throw in free Airpods. (Picture 1.)

But when I add the MacBook Air and “free” Airpods to cart, it shows $88.16/month, AND $740 or $61.66/month with the Airpods offer. I don’t know why free Airpods would lower or raise the price….? (Picture 2.)

Lastly it says $88.16/month with $79.52 due today, which is over $1000. (Picture 3.)

Which am I supposed to believe? Am I just dumb and missing something obvious here? It seems like the prices are very different and the Airpods are not free.

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MacRumors
macrumors.com › guide › back-to-school-promotion
Apple's Back to School promotions
Higher education students and educators in eligible countries can get an Apple gift card, AirPods, or Apple Pencil with the purchase of select Macs and iPads.... ... Apple's annual Back to School promotion is now available in Canada and Mexico after launching in the U.S. earlier this month.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/mac › which apple education discount offer is most worth it?
r/mac on Reddit: Which Apple education discount offer is most worth it?
May 8, 2025 -

I plan on replacing my 2020 MacBook Pro since the performance is severely lacking. Looking at the 2025 MacBook Air since I need a new laptop for when I begin my master’s program in August 2025 but the educational offers did not seem like they were worth it for me. I already own AirPod pros and so does everyone in my family. I wouldn’t need a mouse, trackpad, or a keyboard because I wouldn’t be connecting it to any monitors and see no use of them if I’ll be using the laptop as is anyways. I’m really stuck on what to pick and was wondering if there is a way to just use an additional discount towards the purchase instead?

I know it’s probably a silly question but I don’t see a need in a free offer if there is any way to use the total of the additional offer towards a discount instead.

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Reddit
reddit.com › r/macbookair › which accessory should i pick for the apple student offer?
r/macbookair on Reddit: Which accessory should I pick for the Apple student offer?
July 11, 2025 -

I already have AirPods Pro (they’ve started crackling but still fine if I keep ANC/transparency off) and AirPods Max. I also have the Magic Mouse — absolutely doodoo 💀

I’m leaning toward the black Magic Trackpad. I’ll mostly be using my MacBook at uni (on the go), and sometimes docked to an external monitor at home. Any reason to pick something else over the trackpad?

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USA Today
usatoday.com › story › shopping › 2025 › 07 › 01 › apple-back-to-school-student-deals › 84361561007
Bite into Apple's back-to-school deal: Students get free AirPods with iPad purchase 🍎
August 12, 2025 - Apple’s 2025 back-to-school offer is here. Shop Macs and iPads and get a free accessory like AirPods when you qualify for a student discount.