Most refurbishers do not offer dedicated student discounts on refurbished Apple products. Apple's own education pricing applies only to new devices, not to products from the Apple Refurbished Store. Most third-party refurbishers have no student pricing either. One exception is Back Market, which gives students and educators verified through SheerID a discount code once a year on a qualifying order in the US and UK (help.backmarket.com, checked October 2026).

Why refurbished is already a student-friendly option

Refurbished Apple products are already priced well below retail. Apple's own Refurbished Store advertises savings of up to 15% off the new price (apple.com/shop/refurbished, checked September 2026). Third-party refurbishers such as Amazon Renewed and eBay Refurbished often go deeper than that, depending on the model and condition. For a student on a budget, buying refurbished can save more than any student discount on a new device would. You can compare prices across refurbishers to find the best deal.

Are there other ways to save?

While student discounts are rare in the refurbished market, you can still lower your costs:

  • Set price alerts on RefurbMe to get an email when an offer at or under your price comes in stock. Learn how to set price alerts.
  • Choose an older model: Last-generation devices offer excellent performance at steeper discounts.
  • Consider Grade B or C conditions: These are more affordable while still being fully functional.
  • Check for installment plans: Some sellers offer payment in installments, spreading the cost over time.

If you are a student looking for a laptop, our guide on the best MacBooks for college can help you pick the right model.