Do I need my son's student ID for an education discount on a MacBook purchase?

Re: do i need my sons student ID to get a macbook either from store or online?

Sorry I don't know of a fail-safe answer to your question.

Seems you would need some sort of proof of eligibility.

We are all Apple users, like yourself, in the community, so we can not speak for Apple. The way I understand it, different countries, (and even different Apple stores within a country) may have different eligibility & proof of eligibility requirements. Purchases need to be made in the student's country.

Eg: Current terms and Conditions for the current 2026 promotion in Australia: https://www.apple.com/au-edu/shop/browse/home/back_to_school/terms_conditions

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Website for USA: Education Pricing and Student Discounts:

https://www.apple.com/us-edu/store

When beginning to make a hardware purchase using an Apple website, there are generally opportunities to consult with one of Apple's specialists.

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There's a Store Locator, for looking up nearby store addresses and contact details. It would be wise to phone, or drop in to the particular store to check their offers and requirements, so you are well-informed.

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If needed: See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world