Exploring Apple's Student Programs: Opportunities for Education and Career Development

Apple offers a variety of programs for students, ranging from academic support and financial assistance to career development and research opportunities. These initiatives aim to support students at different stages of their educational journey, providing them with resources and experiences to enhance their skills and prepare them for future success.

Academic and Alternative Learning Programs

Apple is committed to supporting students through various academic and alternative learning programs. These programs cater to diverse student needs, ensuring access to education and promoting independent learning.

ALP (Alternative Learning Program)

The ALP is designed for students who have been expelled from school, typically due to multiple suspensions. This program utilizes the Edgenuity program, an online learning curriculum, to foster independent learning skills. ALP ensures that students have access to essential content while learning from home.

BLP (Blended Learning Program)

The BLP is a voluntary program for students who find traditional schooling challenging. Like ALP, BLP uses the Edgenuity program, offering students greater flexibility as coursework can be completed anytime and from anywhere with Wi-Fi access. BLP students should be independent learners who actively take notes during instructional videos and use available tools to solve problems during assignments. It is important to note that middle school BLP students are not allowed on the APPLe campus.

APP (Alternative Placement Program)

The APP is recommended for older high school students who need a significant number of credits to graduate. This program provides an alternative pathway for these students to catch up on their coursework and earn their high school diploma.

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Apple Scholars Program

Apple supports the academic research community and its invaluable contributions to the world. The Apple Scholars program is currently invitation-only. Check back to find out more as the program expands.

Apple Card Monthly Installments (ACMI) for Students

Apple provides financing options for students to make their products more accessible. One such option is Apple Card Monthly Installments (ACMI).

ACMI Details

Monthly pricing is available when you select Apple Card Monthly Installments (ACMI) as payment type at checkout at Apple and is subject to credit approval and credit limit. Financing terms vary by product. Taxes and shipping are not included in ACMI and are subject to your card’s variable APR. See the Apple Card Customer Agreement for more information. ACMI is not available for purchases made online at special storefronts. The last month’s payment for each product will be the product’s purchase price, less all other payments at the monthly payment amount. ACMI financing is subject to change at any time for any reason, including but not limited to, installment term lengths and eligible products. To access and use all Apple Card features and products available only to Apple Card users, you must add Apple Card to Wallet on an iPhone or iPad that supports and has the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.

Important Considerations for ACMI

To buy an iPhone with ACMI, you must select one of the following carriers: AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon. An iPhone purchased with ACMI is always unlocked, so you can switch carriers at any time, subject to your carrier’s terms.
ACMI is not available for purchases made online at the following special stores: Apple Employee Purchase Plan; participating corporate Employee Purchase Programs; Apple at Work for small businesses; Government and Veterans and Military Purchase Programs; or on refurbished devices.
If you buy an ACMI-eligible product with a one-time payment on Apple Card at checkout, that purchase is subject to your Apple Card’s variable APR, not the ACMI 0% APR.
Taxes and shipping on items purchased using ACMI are subject to your Apple Card’s variable APR, not the ACMI 0% APR.

Connectivity Discount

Pricing for iPhone 17 includes a $30 connectivity discount that requires carrier activation with AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon. Financing available to qualified customers, subject to credit approval and credit limit, and requires you to select Citizens One Apple iPhone Payments or Apple Card Monthly Installments (ACMI) as your payment type at checkout at Apple. You’ll need to select AT&T, Boost Mobile, T‑Mobile, or Verizon as your carrier when you checkout. An iPhone purchased with ACMI is always unlocked, so you can switch carriers at any time, subject to your carrier’s terms. Taxes and shipping on items purchased using ACMI are subject to your card’s variable APR, not the ACMI 0% APR. ACMI is not available for purchases made online at special storefronts. The last month’s payment for each product will be the product’s purchase price, less all other payments at the monthly payment amount. ACMI financing is subject to change at any time for any reason, including but not limited to, installment term lengths and eligible products.

AppleCare One for Students

AppleCare One offers service coverage for covered devices and their original included accessories for protection against (i) defects in materials or workmanship, (ii) batteries that retain less than 80% of their original capacity, and (iii) unlimited incidents of accidental damage. Accidental Damage means physical damage from handling due to unexpected and unintentional events. If an iPad is covered in your plan, one compatible Apple Pencil and one compatible Apple-branded iPad keyboard used with your iPad are also covered.

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AppleCare One is subject to eligibility rules; additions to plan may require inspection and a diagnostic check: Devices must be less than 4 years old and headphones must be less than 1 year old, and only devices in your Apple Account can be covered under AppleCare One.

Replacement equipment that Apple provides as part of the repair or replacement service may contain new or previously used genuine Apple parts that have been tested and pass Apple functional requirements. There are no service fees for mechanical failures. Each incident of accidental damage protection is subject to a service fee plus applicable tax. If you have a plan with theft and loss coverage, each incident of theft or loss is subject to a deductible plus applicable tax.

Trade-in Program

Apple's trade-in program allows students to trade in their eligible devices for credit toward a new purchase or an Apple Gift Card.

Key Details of the Trade-in Program

Trade-in values vary based on the condition, year, and configuration of the eligible trade-in device.
Not all devices are eligible for credit.
You must be at least the age of majority to be eligible to trade in for credit or for an Apple Gift Card.
Trade-in value may be applied toward a qualifying new device purchase or added to an Apple Gift Card.
Actual value awarded is based on receipt of a qualifying device matching the description provided when the estimate was made.
Sales tax may be assessed on the full value of a new device purchase.
In-store trade-in requires presentation of a valid photo ID (local law may require saving this information).
The offer may not be available in all stores and may vary between in-store and online trade-in.
Some stores may have additional requirements.
Apple or its trade-in partners reserve the right to refuse, cancel, or limit the quantity of any trade-in transaction for any reason.

Apple's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation. Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Student Success Stories at Apple

Apple provides numerous opportunities for students to develop their skills and advance their careers. The stories of Quincy, Abby, Anna, and McKenzie exemplify how Apple supports students in their academic and professional journeys.

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Quincy's Journey from Customer to Apple Employee

The first time Quincy visited an Apple Store, he asked how he could get a job with Apple, too. He listened attentively as the team member described what it takes and recommended that, for now, he focus on furthering his education. When the time came, he enrolled at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. While a sophomore, he was hired as an Apple Support College Advisor, assisting Apple customers with their product questions. With guidance from his training, managers, and mentors, Quincy developed a range of professional skills, including teamwork, collaboration, and empathetic communication. In his first role at the group’s offices in Raleigh, North Carolina, Quincy supported people at Apple similarly to how he supported customers as an Advisor. These days, he helps oversee major systems at Apple. And as always, he’s hoping there’s more to come. “The Advisor experience laid the foundation for me.

Abby's Research on AI and Human Behavior

Apple is committed to supporting the academic research community and its invaluable contributions to the world. Abby is focused on the big questions at the intersection of human and artificial intelligence: What does it take to get tech right? At MIT, Abby developed a new theory of the nature of intentional action. Now she is focused on how artificial intelligence can affect human behavior and its potential moral and political impacts.

McKenzie's Work on Privacy in IoT Devices

An enormous amount of data is collected and processed at every moment through Internet of Things (IoT) devices. It takes a lot of power to protect the privacy of everyone using connected technology. One way to address privacy in the world of IoT is through homomorphic encryption techniques, which enable computation directly on encrypted data. But that takes complex mathematics and huge data structures. McKenzie’s work aims to develop specialized computer architectures to support these massive operations within the modest constraints of low-power IoT devices.

Jaya's Research on Interpreting Nonverbal Cues

Of the 3.5 million people in the United States who have ASD, about 30 percent are nonverbal. But that doesn’t mean they don’t communicate. Parents and caregivers can often interpret vocalizations, gestures, and differences in tone that may be missed by others. Jaya is using the knowledge that primary caregivers have to train machine learning models to help interpret nonverbal cues.

Anna's Shift from Software to Hardware

Anna began her academic journey at Carnegie Mellon doing what all of her peers were doing: pursuing software. Anna’s interest shifted from software to hardware during her first hardware course, Structure and Design of Digital Systems. She found that even though hardware description was entirely different from programming, she was still able to use her strengths: logic, problem-solving, and developing algorithms.

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