Apparently, the memo also says that students who are eligible will still only be signing up for three months of free subscription -- they'll get a follow-up email within that period with instructions on how to redeem three more months of free membership. That said, it's not entirely clear if the offer is available outside the US and Canada, and students from those countries must verify that they're truly in college before they can enjoy the freebie.

In addition to a six-month trial period, Apple is also giving away a free pair of Beats Studio3 headphones with eligible Mac and iPad purchases. We doubt anybody would buy a Mac or an iPad just for a free pair of Beats, but it's a nice perk for those getting one anyway.