I tried to buy an iPad Air and Magic Keyboard from Apple's online store. Apparently they are only being offered to college students. I'm not a college student, and am not going to certify that I am one. I spent 45 minutes trying to find a way to buy one without the student discount, and finally gave up.
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Original Title: Today it was impossible to buy an iPad Air
They are not being offered only to college students.
I suspect that you clicked on the link on the "Shop" link on the iPad page next to the label "Buy iPad with education savings, get AirPods or an eligible accessory of your choice." That puts you into the Education Store – and you can only buy things there if you are eligible.
At the top of the Education Store screen are two links: "Education Store Home" and "Exit". Clicking on "Exit" takes you out of the Education Store.
You can then add an iPad Air to your cart, and add a Magic Keyboard to your cart. You will not get the keyboard as a freebie, as the "get iPads or an eligible accessory of your choice" promotion is only for those who are purchasing "with education savings."
They are not being offered only to college students.
I suspect that you clicked on the link on the "Shop" link on the iPad page next to the label "Buy iPad with education savings, get AirPods or an eligible accessory of your choice." That puts you into the Education Store – and you can only buy things there if you are eligible.
At the top of the Education Store screen are two links: "Education Store Home" and "Exit". Clicking on "Exit" takes you out of the Education Store.
You can then add an iPad Air to your cart, and add a Magic Keyboard to your cart. You will not get the keyboard as a freebie, as the "get iPads or an eligible accessory of your choice" promotion is only for those who are purchasing "with education savings."
Thank you for replying with your concerns, gswank2. 😉
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I recommend that you contact Apple Support directly. Depending on your region, you may be able to reach them here: contact Apple Support.
All the best! 👋🏼😉
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