Are you currently in college? Do you frequently shop on Amazon? If both apply, there’s a service tailored just for you: Amazon Prime Student.
Amazon Prime Student is exactly what it sounds like: a Prime plan for students (typically ages 18–24) offered at a reduced rate ($7.49 monthly) with exclusive advantages.
You can eventry it freefor six months — nearly an entire semester and a half for most undergraduates.
What Is Amazon Prime Student?
Amazon Prime Student is a Prime tier created specifically for college students, giving a trimmed-down cost version of Amazon Prime. It provides many of the same perks as the standard Prime membership but at a much lower price — $7.49 per month and includes a six-month free trial. For perspective, the regular Amazon Prime costs $14.99 per month or $139 a year.
Prime Student also bundles a few student-focused deals, such as:
- $0 delivery fees with free GrubHub+
- Two months of Kindle Unlimited at no cost
- A discounted Amazon Music Unlimited rate ($5.99 monthly for up to four years)
How To Qualify for Amazon Prime Student
To be eligible for Amazon Prime Student, you’ll need to:
- Be actively enrolled at a college or university.
- Register with a valid .edu email address to confirm your student status.
Once enrolled, you can access Prime Student benefits for up to four years or until you finish your studies. After that time, your plan will automatically switch to a regular Amazon Prime membership unless you cancel.
If you aren’t using Prime during your undergraduate years but plan to attend graduate school later, remember the four-year cap if you want to extract the most value from Prime Student.
Benefits of Amazon Prime Student
Trying to decide if Prime Student makes sense? Here are the core perks — consider whether you’d use them often. If so, and if $7.49 per month fits your budget, it’s likely worth signing up.
- Prime Video: Watch plenty of movies, TV series and Amazon Originals.
- Amazon Music: Access millions of tracks, build playlists and skip songs freely. Prime Music competes well with other streaming choices.
- Prime Gaming: Into gaming? Get complimentary games, exclusive in-game items and specials on Twitch.
- Prime Reading: Browse a rotating selection of eBooks, audiobooks, comics and magazines (including one free early-release book each month).
- GrubHub Advantages: Receive free food delivery through GrubHub and cut extra fees.
How To Make the Most of Your Amazon Prime Student Membership
Below are effective ways to squeeze the maximum value from Prime Student:
- Layer your Prime Student savings by using the included perks from partners like GrubHub, Calm, CourseHero and others.
- Use the free shipping for routine purchases to save on delivery costs.
- Replace some of your current streaming subscriptions with Prime Music and Prime Video.
- Explore Prime Reading to access books you might otherwise buy.
Comparing Amazon Prime Student With Regular Amazon Prime
Prime Student mirrors many benefits of standard Amazon Prime, but there are a few notable distinctions:
- Price: Prime Student costs $7.49 per month, while the standard Prime is $14.99 per month.
- Trial Period: Students receive a six-month free trial, compared with the usual 30-day free trial for regular Prime.
- Duration: Prime Student is valid for up to four years.
Both plans include complimentary shipping and access to Prime Video, Prime Music and other Amazon services.
FAQs About Amazon Prime Student
Is Prime Student permanent? No — it’s only available while you maintain student status. After you graduate or lose eligibility, your membership converts to a regular Amazon Prime account.
Will it continue while I stay enrolled? Yes — as long as you remain enrolled in higher education and use a valid .edu email, your membership should persist. Remember to update your email if it changes.
Does Prime Student renew automatically? Yes — memberships renew monthly. If you hit the four-year limit or your eligibility ends, it will switch to a standard Amazon Prime account unless you cancel.
