Prime for Young Adults gives special perks and discounted Prime membership ($7.49 per month, which is 50% off the regular cost) to anyone ages 18 - 24.
And right now, joining Prime for Young Adults is definitely worth it because you can get 10% cash back when you buy apparel and beauty products during Amazon's Big Spring Sale (March 25 - 31). That's double the 5% cash back you usually get from this program. You need to be signed up for a Prime Young Adults account by Prime Day to get the 10% back.
You can also get a 6-month free trial if it's your first time signing up for Prime for Young Adults.
Here's everything you need to know about Prime for Young Adults and the benefits you'll get.
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18- to 24-Year-Olds: Get 10% back on your Amazon spending.
Amazon offers 5% cash back to to Amazon Prime Young Adults members on select beauty and apparel. But for the Amazon Big Spring Sale, that goes up to 10% back.
Here's how it works:
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Make sure you're signed in to your Amazon Prime Young Adults account, and shop beauty and apparel March 25 - 31.
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You'll get 10% back of what you spend on those categories in your Amazon account.
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Use your cash back to pay for future purchases on Amazon.
For example, let's say you spend $200 on eligible clothing. You'll get $20 in cash back to spend on Amazon later. The cash back works with other discounts, by the way, including coupons.
Get a 6-month Amazon Prime Trial for $0.
For a limited time, you can sign up for Amazon Prime for Young Adults for $0. Amazon Prime Student is regularly $7.49 per month. Compare this with a regular Amazon Prime Membership which is $139 per year, or $14.99 per month.
The best part is you don't even need a student ID to get started. Check out all the details on how to sign up and the benefits that come with a subscription.
What is Prime for Young Adults?
Prime for Young Adults (formerly known as Prime Student) is a discounted version of Amazon Prime for students and anyone ages 18 - 24. You get all the benefits of Prime membership, like free Grubhub+, access to Prime Video, and free shipping.
When you sign up, you'll enter your details, including which school you attend (if applicable), your name, your birthday, your expected graduation year, or your age.
What perks does Amazon Prime for Young Adults have?
Perks include free shipping, Prime Video, exclusive student deals, and more.
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Prime Delivery: Get the same free shipping that regular Prime members get.
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Travel Discounts. In December, Amazon and StudentUniverse usually offer a special promo for $25 flights for Prime Young Adults members.
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Grubhub+ Membership: Prime Young Adults members get free Grubhub+ membership just like regular Prime members do, which includes $0 food delivery.
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Prime Video: You get access to Prime Video like all Prime members. Plus, get discounted monthly rates for select channels. We've seen channels like the Lifetime Movie Club, MGM+, and more for as low as $0.99 per month (usually $6.99 per month).
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Early Deal Access : Prime members get access to Lightning Deals 30 minutes before everyone else.
Related: More free stuff for college students ? Yes, please!
How does Prime for Young Adults verify age?
You can verify one of two ways: by age or student status. Yep, Amazon is now offering Prime Student to anyone (even non-students) ages 18 - 24. So if you fall in this age group, you can sign up for Prime Student with no student ID or school email necessary.
However, you'll need to submit a driver's license, passport, or other identification that proves your age.
Once you turn 25, your Prime for Young Adults subscription will automatically change over to a regular Prime Membership on its anniversary date (at then-current rates). If verified as a student, your membership will switch to regular Prime membership after you've spent four years as a student.
Follow the remaining steps. That’s it! Now you can start enjoying all the best Prime benefits.
If you're over 24, you’ll need to provide proof of your student status.
You'll have to verify your student status if either of these apply:
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You're 25 or older.
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You elected to sign up with school status.
To verify your status as a student, Amazon will send a link to your .edu address so that you can click through and show the account is still active.
You don’t need to use your .edu address for your Amazon orders — you can enter a gmail account or the like — but your .edu still needs to be active.
Even without an .edu address, you’ll still qualify for Prime Student if you can produce the documentation for your classes. You may need to present one or more of the following forms of documentation:
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Your student ID (showing the current term or expiration date). A student number alone won’t work.
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Your transcript or class list with your name and the school’s name. It must be the current term.
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Your tuition bill for the current term. It must have your name and the school’s name listed.
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An acceptance letter for the upcoming term, with matriculation date.
If your documentation doesn’t meet these criteria, Amazon will automatically upgrade you to a regular Prime membership.
Can I share my Amazon Prime for Young Adults account?
Although Amazon frowns upon sharing an account with others (unless you're set up as a household), you can always share your Amazon account the “alternative” way . Just give your login info to your family members so they can use your Prime membership benefits. Amazon can’t police this, but be sure everyone double-checks before placing orders so credit cards and addresses don’t get mixed up.
Can I sign up for Amazon for Young Adults even if I'm already a Prime member (and get a refund)?
Sign up for Amazon for Young Adults, and once you qualify, you’ll get a refund for the remaining months of your regular Prime membership. This will begin your free six months of Prime too. After six months, you’ll be billed at the regular student rate.
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