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Published August 14, 2017
If you enjoy using Amazon for purchases, you’re probably aware of Amazon Prime.
The annual membership gives you free two-day shipping, streaming video, music, and more.
What you may not realize is that college students can get these benefits for 50% off during school with an Amazon Student Prime membership.
An Amazon Prime Student membership begins with a six-month free trial, which is far better than the usual one-month free trial with Amazon Prime. However, there are a few limitations during the trial.
During the free trial, students do not have access to Prime Music or the Kindle Lending Library. After the free trial ends, the Prime Student price of $49 per year is charged, and your student gains full access to Prime benefits.
There are also a few additional advantages to an Amazon Prime Student membership. Students get access to exclusive student-focused discounts. These deals are in categories such as school supplies, snacks, dorm furniture, and more.
Students also get an unlimited referral bonus of $10 per person that they refer to Amazon Prime Student.
When a student graduates, or after four years as an Amazon Prime Student member, whichever comes first, the account will automatically upgrade to a regular Amazon Prime member at the usual price.
Prime members enjoy…
Signing up for Amazon Prime Student is simple. You need an Amazon.com account, and you must be a 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 will sign up for Prime Student using a college email account that ends is .edu. You may need to provide proof of enrollment if requested.
The Student account cannot be transferred or assigned, and other members of the family cannot use it to gain Prime benefits.
The benefits are worthwhile for many families, but the specific habits of your student will determine if you will save money with Amazon Student Prime. Here are some key questions to ask:
It may be worthwhile to start the free trial to see if the service is beneficial. If it’s not, you can cancel and not pay anything. If it is, you can continue and enjoy the benefits.
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