Apple requires all schools to host their app in an iOS developer account registered under their legal entity.
The Apple Developer Program membership is now free for all accredited educational institutions. More details about this fee waiver can be found here.
Registering for a Developer Account
You can register for your Developer Account here.
To register for your iOS developer account, you’ll need a DUNS number.
All Australian businesses receive a DUNS number when they’re registered with ASIC. To search for your DUNS number, visit this link.
All United States businesses should already have a DUNS number from previous work with the Federal Government, if not, registering one is free. To search for your DUNS number visit this link.
When using your DUNS number to register your Apple account, you’ll also need to confirm the contact details connected to your DUNS number (i.e. phone, email, and company name).
It’s essential for these details to accurately match the details connected to the DUNS number, otherwise, Apple won’t be able to verify your registration. For example, the format of your phone number will need to match, and your company name will need to be exactly the same.
If you don't have an existing membership, but are planning on releasing a school app, it's a good idea to apply for the Apple Developer Program. To do this, you will need to register your account as normal, selecting the option to request a fee waiver during the process. If your fee waiver is approved, you will not be charged for your membership when you complete the application.
Once Apple has confirmed and set up your account, you’ll be able to invite Digistorm as an admin to your account, and provide the following permissions to the Developer Resources:
If you have an existing Developer Program Membership, you can submit a fee waiver at any time before your membership expiration date. You will need to sign in with your organization's Apple ID. At this time, you will not be able to apply for a full or partial refund for your existing membership. This means, you can only apply for the fee waiver for future renewals.