Apple's $150 Back-to-School Deal: Now Reachable From Anywhere

The $150 Apple Gift Card everyone's talking about isn't available in most countries — but it is in the U.S., and having a Stackry U.S. address means you can score this deal too.

Apple's annual education promo is live for 2026, pairing U.S. student pricing with up to $150 in Apple Gift Cards. One catch: the gift-card version is U.S. and Canada only. Other countries get a different reward (AirTags, an Apple Pencil Pro, AirPods 4), and Europe doesn't have the promo yet. If you want to buy Apple products at U.S. prices and score the card, a package forwarding service like Stackry gives you the U.S. address you need so you can shop the U.S. Apple Education Store directly.
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What you get‍

You're already getting U.S. prices and a student discount on the device, so the card is another huge bonus — save it, or put it toward AppleCare+ or AirPods, which you can ship to your Stackry address too and get forwarded in one box.

Who qualifies‍

Current or newly accepted university students, parents buying for a college student, university faculty/staff, K-12 teachers or school employees, and homeschool teachers.

Pro-tip: Keep your student ID or acceptance letter handy, as Apple sometimes does random spot-checks during checkout to verify your eligibility.
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The receipt quirk‍

Don't get confused. Apple bills you for the gift card, then deducts that same amount from the device price. The math nets out the same; the receipt just looks odd. You're not being overcharged!
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The fine print‍

Buy directly through Apple — Apple.com, the Apple Store app, a physical store, or 1-800-MY-APPLE.

Pro tip: Best Buy and Amazon don't count.

The promo runs July 16–August 27, 2026, excludes refurbished/open-box/business purchases, and if you return the device you have to return (or forfeit the value of) the gift card.
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Shopping from outside the US‍

Sign up for a free Stackry account for a U.S. address and tax-free checkout. Then use your unique Stackry address at the Apple checkout. When Stackry receives the package, they'll ship it on to you — or you can bundle other U.S. purchases into the same shipment to save on international shipping. Just make sure you can verify education eligibility when you place the order.
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Bottom line

Don't wait until September, and don't assume this deal isn't for you just because you're not in the US. Once August 27 hits, it's gone until next year.