What Is Prime Student?
Prime Student is Amazon's special membership plan for students in Japan. It offers the same benefits as a regular Prime membership at half the membership fee. Eligibility covers students at universities, graduate schools, junior colleges, vocational schools, and technical colleges; anyone who can prove their student status can register.
On top of that, Prime Student comes with a 6-month free trial. Considering that the regular Prime trial runs 30 days, this is an exceptionally generous perk. Signing up while you are still a student is by far the better deal.
Prime Student includes the same delivery benefits, Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading, and Amazon Photos as a regular membership. There are additional student-only perks as well, such as point rebates when purchasing textbooks.
How to Sign Up for Prime Student
- Step 1: Go to Amazon's Prime Student registration page
- Step 2: Enter your school-issued email address (an academic domain such as ac.jp)
- Step 3: Register a payment method
- Step 4: Click "Start your 6-month free trial" and you are done
If you do not have a school email address, you can verify by uploading an image of your student ID instead. Verification can take a few days, so allow some lead time.
The 6-month Prime Student trial is provided separately from the regular Prime free trial. It is well worth trying at least once during your student years.
The Perks Students Should Lean On Most
For students who buy textbooks and reference books on Amazon, free shipping is a major benefit. Heavy academic titles arrive at your door, and the used-book selection is extensive.
Reading business and self-development books on Prime Reading doubles as preparation for job hunting. Prime Video is the perfect study break, with movies and shows at no extra cost. Prime benefits pull their weight in every corner of student life.
With Amazon Photos, you can back up your university memories with unlimited photo storage. Being able to keep that data safe even after graduation is a real advantage.
After Graduation: The Transition and What to Watch
Prime Student eligibility lasts only while you are enrolled. After graduation you are automatically moved to a regular Prime membership, and the fee changes to the standard rate. As graduation approaches, weigh whether the service is still worth continuing at full price.
To get the most out of Prime Student while you can, make it a habit: buy your textbooks through Amazon, put everyday items on Subscribe & Save, and unwind with Prime Video. The Amazon skills you build as a student keep paying off after you start working.
The smart strategy is to make full use of your Prime Student perks before graduation and stock up on the books and daily essentials you need at a discount. Use it day to day and the convenience becomes obvious.
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