Amazon Prime Student: Price, Free Trial and Who Qualifies
Yes. Amazon’s student plan, now called Prime for Young Adults, costs $7.49 a month or $69 a year, about half of regular Prime ($14.99 a month or $139 a year). It is open to higher-education students and to anyone aged 18–24, and new members start with a free trial.
At a Glance
- Who qualifies
- Higher-education students, or anyone aged 18 to 24 (no enrollment needed on the age route)
- How long it lasts
- Students: up to 4 years or until your studies end. Age route: until you turn 25
- Renewal
- Amazon may ask students to confirm enrollment again; the plan then converts to regular Prime
- Verified by
- Amazon’s own check: .edu email, or a document through SheerID (student ID, transcript or enrollment letter)
What it costs
| Plan (US) | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Prime for Young Adults / Prime Student | $7.49 | $69 |
| Regular Prime | $14.99 | $139 |
Prices at our last check, from The Penny Hoarder’s June 2026 update. Amazon shows the final price at sign-up.
The yearly plan is the better deal if you know you will use Prime for the whole school year: $69 is $20.88 less than twelve months at $7.49.
How to sign up
- Open the Prime Student sign-up pageUse the button above. Sign in with your Amazon account or create one.
- Choose how to qualifyPick the student route (enter your .edu email, or upload a student ID, transcript or enrollment letter) or the age route if you are 18 to 24.
- Start the free trialAdd a payment method. Nothing is charged during the trial; after it ends, the plan renews at the young adult price unless you cancel.
- Pick monthly or yearlyYou can change the payment plan later in your Prime settings.
What is included
According to Amazon’s help page, members get Prime’s fast free delivery, Prime Video, Amazon Music Prime, Amazon Photos storage, Prime Gaming and grocery delivery in some cities, plus deals only for young adults. Two upgrades are discounted: Prime Video channels for $0.99 a month and Amazon Music Unlimited for $5.99 a month.
Ad-free Prime Video is not included; it costs extra, as it does for regular Prime members.
The free trial
New members start with a free trial before the young adult price kicks in; The Penny Hoarder reported a six-month trial in 2026, compared with 30 days for regular Prime. You may not get it if you already had a Prime or Prime Student trial. Set a reminder a few days before it ends if you are not sure you want to pay.
Common problems and fixes
Students also ask
Do I have to be a student for Prime Student?
No longer. Amazon’s plan for young adults covers higher-education students and anyone aged 18 to 24.
How long does Prime Student last?
Students can keep it up to four years or until their studies end. On the age route it lasts until your 25th birthday.
Can international students get Prime Student?
Students enrolled at a US college or university with a US address can usually qualify, according to The Penny Hoarder.
Is Prime Student worth it?
If you order from Amazon a few times a month or watch Prime Video, yes: it costs half of regular Prime. If you only order a few times a year, free shipping on larger orders may be enough.
Does Prime Student include Kindle Unlimited?
No. Kindle Unlimited is a separate subscription. See Kindle Unlimited for students.
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