Huge Apple Back to School sale launches with $150 gift cards – 7 deals I’d buy today

It’s that time of the year again folks – the Apple Back to School event is officially back. Students, teachers, and everyone in between can currently get their hands on the latest Apple gear with generous gift cards of up to $150.

I’ve rounded up the exact details of what’s available below – but rest assured that all the latest models are available with high-value gift cards today. This includes some of our favorite models here at TechRadar, including the latest Apple MacBook Air M3, the new iPad Air 2024, and the Mac mini. 

The Apple Back to School event is eligible for all students, faculty, and even parents of students K-12 and up. Typically you need some form of verification but the promotion applies to both delivery and in-store pickup. 

Note that you cannot use the gift card to reduce the price of the item you’re buying – it’s technically eligible for future purchases only. It can, however, be extremely handy for getting discounts on AirPods, peripherals, and even software subscriptions. Plus, the gift card even stacks with the Apple Store’s official trade-in program – which you can use to cut down the price of any new iPad, MacBook, or iMac upfront.

Best deals in the Apple Back to School sale

What can I spend my $150 gift card on?

The gift card is valid for the Apple Store so there’s a wide selection of products and services you can spend it on. For example, if you’re picking up a Mac mini, you could put your $100 gift card toward a Magic Mouse or Magic Keyboard – both of which are extremely handy to have for a desktop setup. 

If you’re looking at a MacBook, you could use your gift card to get a decent price cut on the latest AirPods or an external drive for more storage. Those going for an iPad could pick up the latest Apple Pencil Pro to supercharge their productivity and design game.

Alternatively, the gift card could be extremely handy for getting a discount on Apple’s excellent suite of design applications.