Amazon Prime Student is Amazon’s discounted Prime membership for college and university students. It offers the same benefits as a standard Prime subscription — free shipping, Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading — at roughly half the price, with a free six-month trial to start.
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What Is Amazon Prime Student?
Amazon Prime Student is a discounted version of Amazon Prime available to students enrolled at eligible colleges and universities. As of 2026, the pricing is:
- Free trial: 6 months at no cost
- Monthly after trial: $7.49/month (vs. $14.99 for standard Prime)
- Annual after trial: $69/year (vs. $139 for standard Prime)
The discount applies for up to four years, or until you graduate — whichever comes first. Amazon periodically verifies your student status during this period.
What’s Included in Amazon Prime Student?
Amazon Prime Student includes all the standard Prime benefits:
- Free two-day shipping on millions of eligible items
- Prime Video — unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows
- Prime Music — ad-free music streaming with 100 million songs
- Prime Reading — free access to thousands of ebooks and magazines
- Amazon Photos — unlimited photo storage
- Exclusive student deals — access to Amazon Student promotions throughout the year
- Early access to Lightning Deals — 30-minute early access to deals
Who Is Eligible for Amazon Prime Student?
To qualify for Amazon Prime Student, you must:
- Be enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States
- Have a valid .edu email address issued by your institution
- Be at least 18 years old
- Not currently be a Prime member (you must cancel existing Prime first)
Amazon verifies eligibility using your .edu email address. In most cases this is instant — you’ll receive a verification email and gain access immediately.
How to Sign Up for Amazon Prime Student
- Go to amazon.com/joinstudent
- Click Get started or Start your 6-month free trial
- Sign in to your Amazon account (or create a free account if you don’t have one)
- Enter your .edu email address when prompted
- Check your .edu inbox for a verification email from Amazon and click the link
- Add a payment method (required to continue after the free trial — you won’t be charged during the 6 months)
- Your Prime Student membership is now active
Tip: Set a calendar reminder before your 6-month trial ends if you want to cancel before being charged.
How to Cancel Amazon Prime Student
You can cancel at any time during the trial without being charged:
- Go to Account & Lists → Memberships & Subscriptions
- Click Manage Prime Membership
- Select End membership
- Follow the confirmation steps
If you cancel during the free trial, you keep access until the trial period ends. If you cancel after being charged, you get access for the remainder of the billing period.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don’t have a .edu email address?
Some community colleges and vocational schools don’t issue .edu addresses. In this case, Amazon may accept alternative verification — contact Amazon customer support to explore options. Some institutions also use other domain formats (e.g., .edu.org) which Amazon may accept.
Yes. Amazon Prime Student supports Amazon Household, allowing you to share Prime benefits with one other adult and up to four children in your household — the same as standard Prime.
What happens when I graduate?
Amazon will periodically ask you to re-verify your student status. When you can no longer verify (because you’ve graduated or left the institution), your membership automatically converts to a standard Amazon Prime membership at the full price. You’ll receive notice before this happens.
Can I get the discount if I already have Prime?
No. You must not be an active Prime member to sign up for Prime Student. Cancel your existing Prime membership first, then sign up for the student discount.
Is the 6-month trial automatic after expiry?
No — Amazon will notify you before your trial ends and your payment method will only be charged when the trial period is over. You’ll receive email reminders before the trial expires.
Is Amazon Prime Student available outside the US?
Yes — Amazon offers equivalent student discount programs in many countries including the UK, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and others. The specific discount, trial length, and pricing vary by country. Visit your local Amazon site and search for “Prime Student” to see what’s available in your region.
