Best Buy student discounts: how to save on laptops, Apple devices, tablets and more

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Best Buy student discounts are a great way to save on back-to-school shopping, thanks to the range of products offered. These discounts cover everything from laptops, tablets, and printers to kitchen appliances, TVs, smartwatches, and more. Our Best Buy student discount guide covers everything you need to know, such as who qualifies, how to sign up, and the best products you can save on.

In the past, there were Best Buy discount codes specifically for students that required a Best Buy account with your student information that, once verified, unlocked exclusive deals. Now, Best Buy's student discounts are available for everyone in an easy-to-navigate back-to-school sales page, which offers discounts on Apple devices, laptops, kitchen appliances, headphones, tablets, and smartwatches. If you want to save even more, you can sign up for a My Best Buy Membership, which includes exclusive offers and early access to sales.

Below are links to all the top Best Buy back-to-school sales so you can jump straight to the site and browse deals on MacBooks, printers, TVs, and coffee makers. Further down the page, you'll find more information on Best Buy student discounts to take full advantage of and save on back-to-school essentials.

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Does Best Buy have a student discount?

In the past, Best Buy had exclusive student discounts that required a Best Buy account with your student information. Now, Best Buy student discounts are available for everyone, with year-round back-to-school deals on laptops, tablets, headphones, small appliances, and TVs.

If you want to save even more, you can sign up for a My Best Buy Membership, available in three tiers, with prices ranging from free to $179.99 per year. Perks include free shipping and access to exclusive offers and early sales.

How do you qualify for a Best Buy student discount?

Can I save on Apple products through Best Buy student discounts

Some of the best offers from Best Buy's back-to-school sale include deals on Apple products, including MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and the Apple Watch. You don't need a Best Buy student discount code to qualify; the offers are available for everyone.

If you want to save even more on back-to-school Apple products, you can sign up for a My Best Buy Membership, which offers deeper discounts if you're on a paid tier.

See more of today's best laptop deals and the best tablet deals happening right now.

You can also look forward to
Labor Day sales and learn more about this year's Black Friday deals event.

Mackenzie Frazier

Mackenzie Frazier is the deals editor in the US for TechRadar at Future plc. She's been sharing deal advice for Future for the past six years and loves finding products that consumers want at the best possible price. She's had 11 years of experience working in e-commerce and loves being a mom to her two little boys.

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