Douglas Olsen
Amazon Prime Student is a membership program designed for higher education students. It offers a range of benefits, including a six-month trial with free two-day shipping on eligible purchases, unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows, access to Amazon Music Prime, Kindle Unlimited, Amazon Photos, and Prime Gaming. To sign up, individuals must verify their student status or age—however, there have been reports of university faculty signing up using their '.edu' email addresses without verification. This has sparked uncertainty about Amazon's verification checks and the possibility of a time limit on these memberships. While faculty members are ineligible for the program, they can explore alternative Amazon Prime membership plans.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Membership program for higher education students |
| Benefits | Free two-day shipping, unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows, access to Amazon Music Prime, Kindle Unlimited, Amazon Photos, Prime Gaming, etc. |
| Eligibility | Students enrolled in at least one course at a college or university in the US |
| Verification | Student status or age verification required; proof of enrollment, .<co: 0,3,6>edu email address</co: 0,3,6>, or other documentation |
| Duration | 6-month trial or until the end of 4 years of studies, after which it converts to regular Prime membership |
| University Faculty | Some faculty members have signed up using .edu emails, but eligibility is unclear and verification requirements may vary |
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What You'll Learn
Amazon Prime Student membership benefits
Amazon Prime Student is a discounted membership offered by Amazon to young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 or higher education students of any age. It offers all the benefits of a regular Amazon Prime membership at 50% of the cost.
Benefits of Amazon Prime Student Membership
Unlimited Streaming
Amazon Prime Student members can access unlimited streaming of thousands of movies and TV shows through Prime Video. They can also add several premium channels to their Prime Video lineup for a discounted price of $0.99 per month.
Music Streaming
Prime Student members can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for a discounted price of $5.99 per month for four years. This gives them access to over 100 million songs and top podcasts without ads, as well as HD quality and offline listening.
Free and Fast Delivery
Prime Student members enjoy fast and free delivery on a vast selection of products, including tens of millions of the most popular items available with Same-Day or One-Day Delivery.
Exclusive Deals and Discounts
Members have access to exclusive deals and events like Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days, as well as year-round low prices across more than 35 product categories. They also receive student-exclusive offers and can take advantage of the 'Buy for Me' feature, which helps them find and buy products from other brands' sites.
Kindle Unlimited
Prime Student members can enjoy two months of Kindle Unlimited for free, allowing them to borrow up to 20 books at a time from a collection of more than 4 million digital titles.
Gaming and Twitch
Prime Gaming offers free games and a Twitch channel subscription, providing access to additional benefits where available.
Travel Discounts
Members receive an additional 10% discount on flights booked through StudentUniverse Travel and a 10% Amazon gift card on StudentUniverse hotel bookings.
Grubhub+ Membership
Prime Student members also get a Grubhub+ membership, which offers $0 delivery fees on eligible orders, valued at $120 in savings per year.
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Amazon Prime Student eligibility
To be eligible for Amazon Prime Student, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must have an Amazon.com account.
- You must be a college student actively enrolled in at least one course at a college geographically located in one of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
- You must be able to provide proof of enrollment upon request, such as a student ID, transcript, class list, tuition bill, or acceptance letter.
- You must have a valid email address with the domain suffix .edu.
It is worth noting that if you are a non-student young adult (18-24 years old) and join Prime Student through age verification, your membership will convert to a regular Prime membership when you turn 25 at the end of the membership year.
Additionally, if you are already an Amazon Prime member and sign up for Prime Student, you will receive a refund for the remaining months left on your current subscription. During the six-month trial period, you will not have access to certain Amazon Prime benefits unless you sign up for a paid plan.
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Verification methods
To sign up for Amazon Prime Student, individuals must verify their student status or age. There are two ways to sign up for Prime Student: through student status verification or age verification.
- Age verification: For age verification, you only need to submit proof of your age, such as your passport, driving license, or identity card. If you are a non-student young adult (18-24 years old) and join Prime Student through age verification, when you reach 25 years old, your membership will convert to a normal Prime membership.
- Student status verification: For student status verification, you have a few options. You can complete and submit the sign-up form, use your .edu email address, or submit proof of enrollment. Proof of enrollment includes your student ID, your transcript or class list for the current term, your tuition bill for the current term, or an official acceptance letter for the upcoming term. If you have a .edu email address, you can use this to verify your student status. However, if your .edu email address isn't listed on your Amazon.com account, you will only receive a verification email at that address. To provide proof of enrollment, you can send an email to [email protected] from the email address associated with your Amazon.com account and include a scan, photo, or screenshot of one of the accepted forms of proof of enrollment.
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Amazon Prime membership plans
Amazon Prime offers a variety of membership plans, each with its own unique benefits. Here is a detailed overview of the Amazon Prime membership plans:
Amazon Prime Student Membership:
The Amazon Prime Student membership is available for $7.49 per month or $69 per year. This plan offers exclusive benefits for students, including free two-day shipping on eligible purchases, unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows through Prime Video, ad-free access to Prime Playlists and millions of songs through Prime Music, unlimited photo storage through Prime Photos, and student-exclusive offers. Students can verify their status through a sign-up form, a .edu email address, or by submitting proof of enrollment, such as a student ID or transcript.
Amazon Prime Membership:
The standard Amazon Prime membership provides a wide range of benefits for shopping and entertainment. Members enjoy unlimited free delivery on orders over $35 for a monthly fee of $9.99. Additionally, Prime members get access to Prime Gaming, which includes free games and a free monthly Twitch subscription. Amazon Photos offers unlimited full-resolution photo storage and 5GB of video storage, allowing customers to easily personalize their devices. Prime members also benefit from savings on Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market, with discounts of up to 50% on groceries and additional exclusive deals.
Amazon Prime Shipping Membership:
The Amazon Prime Shipping membership is a limited-time offering that focuses solely on shipping and shopping benefits. Unlike the standard Amazon Prime membership, this plan does not include digital benefits like Prime Video.
Prime Access:
Prime Access is designed for EBT, Medicaid, SNAP, and other select government assistance recipients. This plan offers a discounted monthly Prime membership for $6.99 per month.
Amazon Prime provides a range of flexible membership options to cater to different customer needs, whether they are students, young adults, or those seeking specific benefits like shipping or entertainment.
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Amazon Prime Student duration
Amazon Prime Student is a membership program offering a range of Amazon Prime benefits for higher education students at a discounted rate.
Verification
To sign up for Prime Student, you must verify your student status or age. For student status verification, you can complete and submit a sign-up form, use your .edu email address, or submit proof of enrolment. If you are between 18 and 24 years old and do not have a .edu email address, you can verify your age by submitting proof of your age, such as a passport, driving licence, or identity card.
Duration
Prime Student membership lasts for four years from the start of your subscription or until graduation, whichever comes first. After this period, your membership will automatically convert to a regular Amazon Prime membership at the standard rate. If you are a non-student young adult (18-24 years old) and joined Prime Student through age verification, your membership will convert to a normal Prime membership once you turn 25.
Renewal
If you are still a student after your membership ends, you can extend your Prime Student membership by providing valid proof of enrolment. If you are no longer a student, you will be charged the regular rate for Amazon Prime membership.
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Frequently asked questions
Amazon Student is a membership program designed for higher education students. Faculty members are not eligible for the program. However, there have been reports of university staff signing up for Amazon Student using their .edu email addresses. It is unclear if Amazon conducts thorough verification checks.
You can sign up for Amazon Student by going to the Prime Student sign-up page and choosing a verification method. You can either verify your student status or age.
Amazon Student offers a six-month trial that includes free two-day shipping on eligible purchases, unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows, access to Amazon Music Prime, Kindle Unlimited, Amazon Photos, and Prime Gaming.
You can verify your student status by providing proof of enrollment, such as a student ID, transcript, tuition bill, or acceptance letter. You can also use your edu email address or complete and submit the sign-up form.
If you are a non-student and sign up for Amazon Student through age verification, your membership will convert to a normal Prime membership at the end of the membership year when you turn 25.
