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Amazon Prime for Young Adults is back! Do you qualify for the discount? Find out here

Don’t overpay for Prime! Amazon offers lower costs for young adults and government benefits recipients.

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  • Qualifying government assistance recipients can get Prime Access for $3.50 per month for the first three months, then $6.99 monthly.
  • Discounted Prime memberships are available for young adults (18 to 24), government assistance recipients, and EBT and Medicaid recipients.
  • A full Prime membership includes benefits like free and fast shipping, Prime Video, early access to deals and more.

To unlock the best and most exclusive Amazon savings, the first step is to sign up for an Amazon Prime membership. Prime members not only gain early access to these highly anticipated deals, but they also receive special perks during all of Amazon's major sales events throughout the year, including the Big Spring Sale and most notably, the member-exclusive Prime Day sale. Beyond these limited-time events, it's hard to argue with the consistent value of discounts and the convenience of fast, free shipping offered to Prime members all year long.

If you haven't joined yet, now might be the perfect time to consider signing up, as you could qualify for a discounted membership and save on the annual fee itself. Amazon has also re-launched its Prime for Young Adults membership, a discounted offer designed to help people between the ages of 18 and 24 take advantage of all the perks of Prime at a lower price.

Whether you're a young adult or receiving government assistance, you could qualify for a discounted Prime membership and save on year-round perks, plus the annual membership fee itself! Below, we've highlighted everything you need to know.

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Learn more about discounted Amazon Prime memberships:

What is the student discount on Prime memberships?

Amazon Prime for Young Adults (previously Prime for Students) is a new membership that is focused on perks for young adults between the ages of 18 and 24. The following perks are included with a Prime for Young Adults membership:

How much does Amazon Prime for Young Adults cost?

Eligible young adults can get a six-month Amazon Prime membership at zero cost and pay a discounted fee of $7.49 per month or $69 annually after that. This is a 50% discount compared to the full price of Amazon Prime. You no longer need to verify that you're a student for this discount, as long as your age falls between 18 and 24, you qualify for Prime for Young Adults. In order to verify your age, you will need to provide a copy of your driver's license, passport or other official documentation.

More: Learn about Amazon's Subscribe & Save and how to save more on everyday essentials

What is Prime Access for government assistance recipients?

If you receive SNAP, EBT, Medicaid or other qualifying government aid, you can save with a discounted Prime Access membership.

How much does Prime Access for government assistance recipients cost?

Prime Access costs $3.50 per month for the first three months for qualifying EBT and Medicaid recipients, and $6.99 per month after that.

How do you prove you qualify for an Amazon Prime membership discount with government assistance?

Upload a photo of your EBT card or eligibility letter to prove you qualify for an Amazon Prime membership discount with government assistance. From there, enter a payment method to use after your free 30-day trial ends. You will be billed on a month-to-month basis after the trial.

You must verify your status every 12 months. The discount can be received for up to four years from the initial sign-up date. Amazon will send an email whenever it is time to verify your credentials to ensure you continue to qualify for the discount.

What government assistance programs qualify for the Prime Access discount?

There are a number of programs that may qualify you for a Prime Access discounted membership. Here's a full list of documentation that may be provided:

  • Supplemental Security Income (this is different from Social Security and SSDI)
  • SNAP
  • Medicaid
  • Direct Express Debit Card (DE)
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC)
  • Tribal assistance eligibility letter (TTANF),
  • Puerto Rico's Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP)

More: Is an Amazon Prime membership worth it? Here's what you need to know

Does Amazon Prime offer a military discount?

No. Unfortunately, Amazon does not offer a general military or veteran discount program for Prime membership. In the past, Amazon has occasionally offered one around Veterans Day, but it has not been consistent. If one does go live this year, we will be sure to keep you updated on it at USA Today Shopping.

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