Last updated: October 24, 2026 · On October 24, 2026 we checked the Amazon Prime plans page on amazon.com (which lists Prime for Young Adults at $7.49 per month after the trial, regular Prime at $14.99 per month or $139 per year and Prime Access at $6.99 per month), Amazon’s official newsroom pages on Prime for Young Adults (the program that replaced the Prime Student name), Amazon’s page on discounted Prime memberships, and the Amazon Customer Service help pages for joining, graduation and continuing student status. Amazon can change or end any offer at any time, so confirm the live terms on amazon.com before you sign up.
- Yes. Amazon Prime Student still exists, now under the name Prime for Young Adults: eligible new members get a 6-month trial for $0, then pay $7.49 a month or $69 a year.
- That is 50% of regular Prime, which Amazon lists at $14.99 a month or $139 a year.
- You qualify if you are 18 to 24 (age verified with a driver’s license, passport or ID card), or if you are a student at a two- or four-year college (verified with a .edu email or proof of enrollment).
- Members get the full Prime package (fast free delivery, Prime Video, Amazon Music, Prime Reading, Prime Day access) plus young-adult extras such as 5% cash back on some categories for a limited time.
- Amazon’s newsroom also lists free Grubhub+ and $0.10 per gallon off at participating bp, Amoco and ampm stations.
If you searched for “Amazon Prime Student,” you may have noticed the sign-up page now says “Prime for Young Adults.” Amazon renamed and widened the program in June 2025, so it now covers 18-to-24-year-olds whether or not they are in school, while still welcoming college students. This guide is for students, recent grads and parents who want to know what it costs today and who can get it.
This guide covers exactly what the plan costs, how long the free trial lasts, who is eligible and how verification works, what happens when you turn 25 or graduate, which perks are included, and what to do if you do not qualify.
Amazon Prime Student at a glance (October 2026)
| Offer | What Amazon officially says | Status on Oct 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Program name | Prime for Young Adults (formerly marketed as Prime Student) | Active |
| Free trial | Eligible new members get a six-month trial for $0 | Listed |
| Monthly price | $7.49 per month after the trial | Listed |
| Annual price | $69 per year | Listed |
| Regular Prime (for comparison) | $14.99 per month or $139 per year | Listed |
| Who qualifies | Ages 18 to 24, or students enrolled in a two- or four-year college | Listed |
| Grubhub+ | Free Grubhub+, valued by Amazon at $120 per year, with $0 delivery fees on eligible orders | Listed as a Prime benefit on amazon.com |
| Fuel savings | $0.10 off per gallon at 7,500+ participating bp, Amoco and ampm locations | amazon.com lists 10¢ a gallon at 7,500+ sites |
How to sign up for Amazon Prime Student (step by step)
- Use your own Amazon account. The membership has to belong to the student or young adult, not to a parent’s account.
- Open the Prime for Young Adults page on amazon.com (searching “Prime Student” on Amazon still takes you there) and choose to start the trial.
- Pick your route. If you are 18 to 24, verify your age with a driver’s license, passport or identity card. If you are a college student, verify with your .edu email address.
- No .edu email? Amazon says students can use an alternative proof of enrollment, such as a current student ID image, a transcript or a tuition bill.
- Add a payment method. The trial is $0, but it converts to the paid plan ($7.49 a month by default) unless you cancel or switch to the $69 annual plan.
- Already a regular Prime member? Amazon has a help page for switching from Amazon Prime to Prime for Young Adults, so you do not need to cancel first.
Amazon describes the six-month trial as being for eligible new members. If you have had a trial before, you may be offered the discounted paid price straight away instead.
Who qualifies and how long you can keep it
There are two ways in, and they end in different ways.
| Route | How you verify | When the discount ends |
|---|---|---|
| Age (18 to 24) | Driver’s license, passport or identity card | When you age out of the 18 to 24 range; check your membership page as you near 25 |
| College student | .edu email, or a student ID image, transcript or tuition bill | When you graduate or reach the program’s time limit; Amazon may ask you to verify continuing student status |
What happens after graduation?
Amazon keeps a dedicated “Prime for Young Adults Graduation” help page and a “Verify Continuing Student Status” page, which tells you two things: student memberships are time-limited, and Amazon checks that you are still enrolled. 2026 reporting on the program says student-verified members can keep the discount for up to four years or until their studies end, whichever comes first, after which the plan moves to regular Prime. Amazon’s newsroom does not print that four-year figure itself, so read the graduation help page for your exact end date. If you are still 24 or younger when you graduate, the age route may let you keep the discounted price.
What about students over 24?
Amazon’s announcement says higher-education students at two- and four-year colleges can sign up with a .edu email, and it does not set an age cap for that route. So graduate students and older undergrads can apply as students. Amazon decides which proof it accepts.
What Prime Student includes
You get the same core benefits as full-price Prime, according to Amazon:
- Delivery: free fast delivery on 300+ million U.S. items, including Same-Day or One-Day Delivery on tens of millions of them (Same-Day is free over $25 in most cities).
- Shopping events: access to Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days.
- Entertainment: Prime Video, ad-free Amazon Music with 100 million songs and podcasts, thousands of books and comics, Amazon Luna games and a free Twitch channel subscription.
- Storage: unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos.
Young-adult exclusives
- 5% cash back for a limited time on beauty, apparel, electronics and personal care purchases, plus double or triple cash back boosters on popular brands.
- Exclusive drops and “surprise and delight” experiences, as Amazon calls them.
- Grubhub+ at no cost, with $0 delivery fees on eligible orders.
- Fuel savings of $0.10 per gallon at participating bp, Amoco and ampm stations.
Partner perks can change faster than the core plan does, so check what your sign-up page lists before you count on any of them.
Other real ways to save at Amazon
- Prime Access: if you get qualifying government assistance (SNAP/EBT, Medicaid, SSI, TANF, WIC and others), amazon.com lists a discounted Prime membership at $6.99 a month after a 30-day free trial. See our Amazon Prime Access guide.
- Annual billing: at $69 a year, the annual plan costs less than 12 months at $7.49 ($89.88).
- Amazon Textbooks and school deals: Amazon’s back-to-school coverage for young adults points students to its textbook store and school-supply deals.
- Regular Prime trial: if you do not qualify for either route, Amazon lists a 30-day free trial of standard Prime for new members.
Tips to get the most from Prime Student
- Set a reminder before month six. The trial converts to a paid plan automatically, so decide by then whether you want monthly, annual or nothing.
- Turn on Grubhub+ right away. Partner perks usually need to be activated on their own; they do not switch on by themselves.
- Keep your proof current. If you joined as a student, keep a recent transcript or tuition bill handy in case Amazon asks you to verify continuing student status.
- Use the name on your ID. Verification goes more smoothly when your Amazon account name matches your license or student documents.
- Do not share it. Prime for Young Adults benefits cannot be shared with other members of your household.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Amazon Prime Student in 2026?
$7.49 a month or $69 a year, after a six-month trial for $0 for eligible new members. Amazon says that is 50% of regular Prime, which is $14.99 a month or $139 a year.
Is Amazon Prime Student free for 6 months?
Yes. Amazon says eligible new Prime for Young Adults members get a six-month trial for $0. After that it renews at $7.49 a month unless you cancel or switch to the annual plan.
Do you need a .edu email for Amazon Prime Student?
No. A .edu email is the fastest way to verify as a student, but Amazon also accepts proof such as a student ID image, transcript or tuition bill. If you are 18 to 24, you can verify by age with a driver’s license, passport or ID card instead.
What happens to Prime Student when you graduate?
The student discount ends and the membership moves to regular Prime. 2026 reporting says this happens after up to four years or when your studies end, whichever is first. Amazon’s “Prime for Young Adults Graduation” help page has the details for your account. If you are still under 25, the age route may keep you on the discounted plan.
Is Prime Student the same as Prime for Young Adults?
Yes. In June 2025 Amazon expanded Prime Student into Prime for Young Adults. College students still qualify, and anyone aged 18 to 24 can now join too, at the same $7.49 a month or $69 a year.
Related deals
- Amazon Prime Access discount for government assistance recipients
- Apple student discount
- Nike military and student discount
- Walmart+ Assist: half-price Walmart+ membership
- StudentUniverse promo codes for student travel
Sources: Amazon: Discounted Prime membership for young adults, Amazon: How to know if you qualify for a discounted Prime membership, Amazon: Prime for young adults deals and discounts, Amazon Customer Service: Join Prime for Young Adults, Amazon Customer Service: Prime for Young Adults Graduation, Amazon Customer Service: Verify Continuing Student Status, Amazon Customer Service: Switch from Amazon Prime to Prime for Young Adults, UniversityParent (2026 reporting on time limits) (checked October 24, 2026).
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