Apple $100 Student Discount?
Hi, I'm thinking about buying an Apple MacBook Pro 13'' 2011 model with the intel core i5 processor, however from the Apple Store they are around $1400 (Australia). I have heard that students can get $100 discount or discount of some sort. My question is, I am in year 10 and go to a high school within Queensland; can I get discount on Apple products as a student? Thanks guys and ill give 100* to the best answer!
Update:Thanks for the answers guys! They helped heaps. My mum works at my school anyway so I'll just get her to get the discount! Cheers :)
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Hey! I just bought my 13" MacBook pro a few hours ago and I am absolutely in love. I can't recommend the computer enough. In the US the student discount is only for college students. Austrailia might be different but I doubt it. I got the discount because my mom is taking a summer college class so she qualified. And I personally wouldnt do it, but apples website doesn't ask you for any proof that you're a student. So it's up to you. Good luck!:)
Macbook Pro Student Discount Australia
Macbook Student Discount Australia
As far as I know after just reviewing the documentation, the discount is for College level students and individuals employed in the education field. So someone who works at a K12 school could buy one with a discount, but not you as a student. See source link.
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