Student discount qualifications in Apple stores

Student Discount programmes from Apple, where available, require that eligible students are enrolled in a recognised higher education programme within the country of purchase.

In most countries, the key to accessing Apple’s Educational Discount programme is being registered with UNiDAYS.

Education Pricing and Student Discounts - Education - Apple

https://www.myunidays.com

The Apple Educators Store qualifications vary by region. I believe in the US, you must be a currently enrolled student or faculty at a recognized higher education institution, and alongside show your valid education institution ID as proof. It may be good to call your Apple Store to double check your qualifications though.