“MacRumors” (http://www.macrumors.com) says Apple will kick off its 2012 Back to School promotion on Tuesday. Apparently, the company will, as usual, be offering iTunes Store gift cards to educational customers purchasing qualifying products.

The main new addition to the program this year is the iPad, with purchasers receiving an US$50 iTunes Store gift card with the purchase of a new tablet, says “MacRumors.” The Mac aspect of the program appears to be the same as in previous years, with qualified purchases earning a $100 gift card, the article says.