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Amazon Prime For Students – How to Save Hundreds Every Year with Prime

Are you considering creating an Amazon Prime account? Check out these quick and easy steps to set up an Amazon Prime for students.

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This article was updated on January 9th, 2024.

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I don’t know about you but waiting for a package to arrive can be like torture.

As soon as you place the order, all you can think about is ripping that box open and seeing what’s inside.

But then, what if the order is delayed? Chaos may ensue. Get rid of the anxiety and wait by signing up for Amazon Prime Student.

This service, provided by Amazon, is extremely helpful in getting you what you need, when you need it, with little to no delay. 

While there have been recent rises in prices for Amazon accounts, the Amazon Prime Student account is still a great deal at $7.49/month or $69/per year.

The subscription even comes with a six-month trial period that includes free two-day shipping!

So, what are you waiting for, save some cash and get your purchases faster with an Amazon Prime Student account!

Don’t know how to sign up or where to start? Continue reading to learn about all the benefits and how you can secure your account today.

In this article:

 

What is Amazon Prime Student?

 

Amazon Prime Student, like Amazon Prime, offers great benefits. Luckily, the cost of the student account is half the price which makes it even better! Listed below are some of the benefits that you will receive with an Amazon Prime Student account:

 

  • Fast, free delivery – Two-day delivery guaranteed and one or same day delivery on select items
  • Amazon Fresh – Free 2-hour delivery on groceries and household items (select U.S. cities)
  • Prime Video – Stream countless movies and TV shows
  • Amazon Music Prime – 2 million ad-free songs included
  • Prime Gaming – Unlock exclusive video games
  • Prime Reading – Unlimited reading
  • Textbook Rentals – Get textbooks delivered to your door in two days
  • Prime Member Deals – Enjoy the same deals as Prime members 
  • Amazon Photos – Unlimited storage
  • Prime Try Before You Buy – Try clothes on at home and pay for what you keep
  • Better deals – Deals with Grubhub, Course Hero, Calm and StudentUniverse
  • Prime Day – 48-hour sale only on Amazon that happens once a year exclusively for Prime members 
  • Early access to deals

 

After you graduate, the perks above don’t just go away. You are automatically transferred to an Amazon Prime account.

 

Now when this happens, the price does go up, but the perks remain the same and you don’t have to worry about figuring out how to cancel your student subscription. 

 

How much is Amazon Student Prime account? 

 

Prime Student accounts are over 50% cheaper than regular Amazon Prime accounts and they come with the same benefits, as listed above. The price of Amazon Prime Student is $69 per year. Thus, if you purchased it for four years it would be roughly $276. 

 

If you are looking for short term Amazon Prime Student usage, consider going the monthly route and paying $7.49 per month for the account. You may ask, why wouldn’t I just pay for the entire year?

 

Well, if you only need prime for a couple of months instead of a year, this would be the better option. Also, if you only need Prime at certain times, this is perfect for a college student on a budget. 

 

In addition, you may also be wondering, what happens when I graduate? Well, as soon as you finish your studies or after four years (whichever comes first), your Amazon Prime Student account will end, and you will be switched to a normal Amazon Prime account.

 

This switch increases the fee to $139 per year or $14.99 per month. 

 

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What is the six-month trial period?

 

If you are unsure about forking over $69 dollars per year for a Prime account, consider trying Amazon’s six-month free trial period. During this time, you will have access to almost all the perks of a paid account. 

 

The only perk you will not be able to use is Amazon Music. However, if you switch to the paid account, you will gain access right away. 

 

Also, if you begin the free trial and realize it’s not for you, you can cancel at any time, free of charge. 

 

On the other hand, if you love the account and desperately want access to Amazon Music you can upgrade to a paid account at any time during the free trial. 


FAQ’s 

  • Who is eligible for Amazon Student Prime?

Amazon Prime Student is only available for students that are enrolled in higher education programs. This includes two-year and four-year college programs, as well as graduate programs. The benefits of this account do not extend to high school students. 

 

Note: Prime Student is only available for a maximum of four years or the amount of time that you are enrolled at a university or college; whichever is shorter. 

 

Being an Amazon Prime Student member provides numerous benefits, most of which, again, are listed above. They even have student exclusive offers. Some of these include purchases on textbooks, kindle unlimited, and more exclusive offers that are coming soon!

 

  • Is there a catch?

If you are familiar with Amazon Prime, then you know that you can share your account with others. However, as an Amazon Prime Student member, you cannot share your account with anyone else. 

 

Note: There are no loopholes for sharing an account. For example, if you switch from a regular Prime account that you are sharing with others to a student one, you will not be able to continue sharing the account. 

 

  • How do I cancel my Prime Student account?

Canceling your account is very simple. First, go to Prime Central. In the upper right-hand corner, there will be a box that says membership. Click on this box and there will be a drop-down menu.

 

The last box on that drop down menu will say ‘End Membership.’ Click that button and then click ‘End Benefits.’ Finally, click End Membership again. 

 

Note: If you cancel your membership, you cannot start another free six-month trial. You will only be offered a new membership with the costs of either $7.49 per month or $69 per year. 

 

  • What email do I use when I sign up? My school or personal email?

You can use either email! It is more common for students to use their personal email just because school emails are designated for schoolwork or events. But you will need both.

 

While you are signing up for your account, you will be asked to provide your student email address. This way Amazon can verify your student status. But other than that verification, your personal email will be tied to the account. 

 

If you don’t have a school email you can still apply for Amazon Prime Student. The steps are shown below under the section titled “How to sign up for an account”.

 

While signing up, be sure to have some proof of your student status on hand; Amazon made need this for verification. This includes having one of the following: 

 

  • A student ID
  • A transcript 
  • Class list for the current semester
  • A tuition bills
  • An acceptance letter for the upcoming semester. 

 

Note: If you don’t have a student email, you still receive the same benefits of Prime if Amazon confirms your student status. 

 

  • What happens when I graduate? Do I get to keep my account?

When you graduate, Amazon automatically switches your Amazon Prime Student account to a regular Amazon Prime account. This switch comes with an increase in price; however, the benefits remain the same.

 

Also, unlike with Prime Student, an Amazon Prime account can be shared with others. 

 

Basically, when you graduate or after four years (whichever comes first) you no longer have access to the cheaper Prime Student. But you can continue to use Prime by paying for a regular Amazon Prime account. 

 

  • Can I cancel my Prime Student account when I graduate so I don’t become an Amazon Prime member?

Yes! You can cancel your Amazon Prime Student account when you graduate. This way you will avoid being transferred to a full Amazon Prime account. Refer back to the section about how to cancel your account. 

 

  • Do I have access to Prime Video and Amazon Music Prime?

Yes! With a paid Amazon Prime Student account, you have access to both Prime Video and Amazon Music Prime. However, within the six-month trial period, you will not have access to Amazon Music Prime, but you will have access to all of the other benefits.

 

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Is it worth subscribing to an Amazon Prime Student account?

If you love to shop, need fast shipping, want discounts and various deals then yes, Amazon Prime Student is worth it. It’s also a sweet deal if you use numerous other platforms for streaming and music.

 

Rather than having a Netflix, Spotify, and Gaming subscription, you will only need one account for all your streaming needs with Amazon Prime Student.

 

Having an account is a great way to save money, which for college students is extremely important. You could be saving over $100 per year! 

 

On the other hand, if you don’t use streaming services or make many last-minute purchases that require two-day shipping, Amazon Prime Student may not be worth it.

 

If you shop on Amazon without an account and spend at least $25 on an order of eligible items, you will qualify for free shipping with Amazon anyway. Your order will also be delivered in five to eight days after all your items are ready.

 

So, if you’re not in need of fast delivery, just using Amazon without an account may be perfect for you. 

 

How to sign up for an account

If you’ve made I this far, I’m sure you’re wondering how you can sign up for an Amazon Prime Student account. Well, look no further. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to sign up with and without a student email address!

 

Signing up for Amazon Prime Student it actually very easy. All you need are a few things on hand to prove that you’re a current and eligible student. To begin click HERE or look up Prime Student sign-up. You should be re-directed to a page that looks like this.

To begin the sign-up process, click “Try Prime Student”:

You will be redirected to a page that asks you to sign in. If you have an existing Amazon account, go ahead and sign in.

If you don’t have an existing account, you will need to make one. This process is very simple and quick. First click ‘create new account’ and then enter your name, email address, and create a password.

 

You do not need to sign up using a school email here. That will be done later. 

After you set up your account a verification code will be sent to your email. Type this verification code into the directed spot and click verify.

 

You will also be asked to enter your phone number and then go through the same verification process as the email. 

 

After you have done that you will be re-directed to a page that looks like this:

This screen is for people who don’t have a school email or who would prefer not to use it. Enter your university or college, your name, birthday, and graduation year. 

 

If you would rather use your school email to sign up faster, at the bottom there is a link that says sign up using your .edu email. So, if you have a school email, you can also click the link and sign up that way instead. If you deiced to do this, you will be brought to this page:

Simply enter your school email and enter your graduation year. 

 

After you have completed one of the steps above (again, you only need to do one), then scroll down. At the bottom of either screen, you will see this:

This is where you are going to enter your credit card information. Under credit cards, click “Add a credit or debit card”. Then enter your information:

After you enter your payment information, press continue. Then click “Start your 6-month Trial”. Now you are done!

 

You will be able to start enjoying the benefits of your six-month free trial right away!

 

Consider Getting Amazon Prime Student Today

 

Whether you are thinking about purchasing a subscription or trying the free six-month trial, I hope this guide was helpful! Amazon Prime Student is a great deal for many students and can be a great alternative to having numerous subscriptions.

 

It is also a great way to save some precious and needed cash in college!

 

To sign up for Amazon Prime Student, all you need to do is click HERE.

 

Check out this helpful video for more tips!

 

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