Lori Meadows
Amazon Prime for Young Adults, formerly Amazon Prime Student, is a membership program that offers benefits to college students and adults aged 18 to 24. The membership costs $69 per year and provides a range of advantages, including exclusive deals and discounts. To sign up, individuals must verify their age or student status. For students, this can be done by submitting proof of enrollment, such as a student ID or acceptance letter, or by using a valid .edu email address. The membership lasts for four years or until graduation, whichever comes first, after which it automatically converts to a traditional Prime membership.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name of the program | Prime for Young Adults |
| Eligibility | Students or 18-24 year-olds |
| Cost | $69 a year |
| Benefits | Prime benefits plus Young Adults-exclusive deals and discounts |
| Duration | Four years or until graduation, whichever comes first |
| Verification | Age verification or student status verification |
| A valid .edu email address is required |
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Amazon Prime for Young Adults: cost and benefits
Amazon Prime for Young Adults is a great way for university students to access the benefits of Amazon Prime at a discounted rate. The plan is available to students and 18-24-year-olds, offering a range of exclusive deals and discounts on top of the standard Prime perks.
Cost
Amazon Prime for Young Adults costs $69 a year, which is a discounted rate from the standard Amazon Prime membership. This price gives young adults and students access to all the benefits of Prime, plus additional exclusive deals.
Benefits
The membership includes all the standard Amazon Prime benefits, such as free and ultrafast grocery delivery from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market (in select cities), Prime Gaming, which includes free games and a Twitch channel subscription (limited to one month during the trial period), and free shipping on eligible items.
Additionally, members can enjoy Young Adults-exclusive deals and discounts. These exclusive offers are tailored to the needs and interests of young adults and students, potentially including discounts on fashion brands, books, and other relevant products.
Duration
The duration of the membership depends on how you enroll. For college students, the membership lasts four years or until graduation, whichever comes first. For non-students, the membership lasts until the member reaches 25 years old. After this period, the membership automatically converts to a traditional Prime membership at the current rate unless it is canceled.
Sign-Up Process
To sign up for Amazon Prime for Young Adults, visit amazon.com/youngadult. You will need to complete the sign-up process, which includes verification of either your age or student status. For age verification, you can submit proof of age, such as a passport, driving license, or identity card. For student status verification, you can submit proof of enrollment, such as a student ID or acceptance letter, or use your .[edu email address](
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Student status verification
To convert a regular Amazon Prime membership to Prime for Young Adults, you must complete the Prime for Young Adults sign-up process. You do not need to cancel your Amazon Prime membership before signing up for Prime for Young Adults. Amazon will process any eligible refund for your previous Prime Membership.
To sign up for Prime for Young Adults, you must verify your student status. You can do this in a few ways. The easiest way is to use a valid .edu email address. You must be able to access this email account to receive the verification email and move through the rest of the verification process. If you do not receive the verification email, go to Verify Your Email and follow the steps to resend the confirmation email. To prevent the email from going to your spam or junk folder, add [email protected] to your contacts or safe list.
If you do not have a .edu email address, you can still sign up for Prime for Young Adults. You can submit proof of enrollment, such as a student ID, an official acceptance letter for the upcoming term, an official transcript, or a tuition bill.
If you are using an Android device, you can verify your student status or sign up via a web browser or by contacting Amazon Customer Service.
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Age verification
To convert a university student membership to Amazon Prime, you need to sign up for Prime for Young Adults. This is available to students and 18-24-year-olds.
To sign up, you must first choose a verification method: age verification or student status verification. For age verification, you will need to submit proof of age, such as a passport, driving license, or identity card. If you are verifying your age, your membership will automatically convert to a normal Amazon Prime membership when you turn 25.
If you are a student and would like to verify your student status, you can submit proof of enrollment, such as a student ID or an official acceptance letter. If you verify your student status, your membership will automatically convert to a normal Amazon Prime membership after four years or at the end of your studies, whichever comes first.
You do not need to cancel your existing Amazon Prime membership before signing up for Prime for Young Adults. After you are enrolled, you will be refunded any amount you are eligible for from your previous Prime membership.
Prime for Young Adults includes a free trial with benefits such as free two-day shipping on eligible purchases, free games, and ultrafast grocery delivery from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market in select cities.
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Membership duration
The duration of an Amazon Prime for Young Adults membership depends on how you enroll. For university students, a membership lasts four years or until graduation, whichever comes first. For non-students, the membership lasts until the age of 25. After this period, the membership automatically converts to a traditional Prime membership at the current rate unless you cancel. Amazon will send an email alert to members weeks before the conversion.
To enroll in Amazon Prime for Young Adults, you must be either a student or an 18-24-year-old. You can choose the verification method that suits you best, either age verification or student status verification. For age verification, you need to submit proof of your age, such as your passport, driving license, or identity card. For student status verification, you can submit proof of enrollment, such as your student ID, an official acceptance letter, or an official transcript. If you have a valid .edu email address, this is the easiest way to sign up, as you will receive a verification email at this address.
If you already have a traditional Prime membership and want to switch to Prime for Young Adults, you don't need to cancel your current membership before signing up. After you're enrolled, Amazon will process any eligible refund for your previous Prime Membership.
If you are no longer eligible for Prime for Young Adults and decide to cancel your membership, you can reenroll later, but you will not receive another free trial.
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Cancellation and refunds
To convert a regular Amazon Prime membership to Prime Student, you do not need to cancel your current membership. However, if you wish to cancel your Prime Student membership, you can do so by going to Prime Central, selecting "End Membership", and then "End My Benefits". If you cancel your membership, you will no longer be eligible for the six-month Prime Student trial. Instead, you will be offered a monthly membership for $7.49 or an annual membership for $69.
If you are a student or an 18-24-year-old, you are eligible for Prime for Young Adults. You can transfer from Prime to Prime for Young Adults by visiting amazon.com/youngadult and completing the sign-up process. You can verify your age or student status. For age verification, you will need to submit proof of age, such as a passport, driving license, or identity card. For student status verification, you can submit proof of enrollment, such as a student ID or acceptance letter.
After enrolling in Prime for Young Adults, you will be refunded for your previous Prime Membership. Prime memberships are generally non-refundable, and refunds are only given in certain circumstances. For example, if Amazon terminates your Prime membership, you will receive a prorated refund based on the number of full months remaining in your membership. If you signed up for Prime through a gift code or promotional code, your membership is not refundable.
If you are a Prime Student member, your membership will automatically renew into a full paid subscription for Amazon Prime after you graduate or at the end of the fourth year of your membership, whichever comes first. If you joined Prime for Young Adults through age verification, your membership will convert to a normal Prime Membership when you turn 25.
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Frequently asked questions
You don't need to cancel your Amazon Prime membership before signing up for Prime for Young Adults. Visit amazon.com/youngadult and complete the sign-up process, choosing either age verification or student status verification.
You need to be between the ages of 18 and 24 and submit proof of your age, such as your passport, driving license, or identity card.
You need to submit proof of enrollment, such as a student ID, an official acceptance letter, or an official transcript.
The membership lasts for four years or until graduation, whichever comes first. After that, it automatically converts to a traditional Prime membership at the going rate unless you cancel.
Prime for Young Adults, formerly Amazon Prime Student, costs $69 a year.
