Apple Raises MacBook Neo Student Price to $649

What changed

Apple’s MacBook Neo now starts at $649 on the Apple Education Store, up from its initial student price of $499. The education discount rose by $50 recently, following a $100 increase in June.

Why it matters

The MacBook Neo’s student pricing has moved $150 higher without any stated change in what buyers receive. That makes the headline education price less compelling for students and institutions working to keep hardware budgets predictable.

The reason for the increases is unclear, and there is no reported evidence yet on how they have affected demand or sales. For now, the useful takeaway is simple: the Neo is no longer a $499 education-store laptop.