How to Cancel Amazon Prime Student in 2026 (Before It Converts to Full Price)
Updated 2026-03-03 · 5 min read
⏰ The Auto-Conversion Trap
Prime Student starts with a 6-month free trial, then charges $7.49/month (or $69/year). After 4 years, it automatically converts to full-price Prime at $14.99/month ($139/year) — double the cost. Many graduates don't notice the price jump until months later.
Cancel Prime Student
Go to amazon.com/prime
Click Manage Membership
Click End Membership and Benefits
Amazon shows 3 screens trying to keep you — click through them
Choose: End immediately (partial refund for unused days) or End at period's end
Confirm cancellation
Cancel During Free Trial (No Charge)
Same process as above — go to amazon.com/prime → Manage → End Membership
Cancel anytime during the 6-month trial and you won't be charged
You keep benefits until the trial ends
Set a calendar reminder for 5 months after signup so you don't forget
💡 Pro Tip: Cancel and Still Use the Benefits
When you "cancel," Amazon lets you choose to keep benefits until the end of your current paid period. So cancel NOW but keep the "end at period's end" option — you don't lose anything, and you guarantee it won't auto-renew.
What You Lose
Free 2-day shipping (some items still offer free shipping over $25-$35)
Prime Video streaming
Prime Music (2M+ songs ad-free — NOT the same as Amazon Music Unlimited)
Prime Reading (select free Kindle books)
Amazon Photos (unlimited photo storage — drops to 5GB)
Prime Gaming (free games and Twitch benefits)
Student-exclusive deals during Prime Day and back-to-school sales
Is Prime Student Worth Keeping?
At $7.49/month ($90/year): Worth it if you order from Amazon 2+ times per month AND use Prime Video
Shipping alone: You need about 12+ orders per year where 2-day shipping matters to break even
Prime Video alone: At $7.49 it's comparable to Netflix ($6.99 ad tier) or Disney+ ($7.99) — decent value
After graduation ($14.99/month): Much harder to justify. You need to use multiple Prime benefits heavily.
Cheaper Alternatives
Walmart+ ($12.99/month): Free delivery, in-store prices (often cheaper than Amazon), Paramount+ included
Free shipping threshold: Most Amazon orders over $25-$35 ship free without Prime (3-5 day delivery)
Target Circle 360 ($49/year): Free same-day delivery on Target.com orders over $35
Library apps (Libby/Hoopla): Free ebooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows — replaces Prime Reading and some Prime Video
Student discounts elsewhere: Apple Music Student ($5.99), Spotify Student ($5.99 w/ Hulu), YouTube Premium Student ($7.99)
Already Got Charged Full Price?
If your Prime Student auto-converted to full Prime and you didn't use it:
Go to amazon.com/prime → End Membership
Amazon typically offers a full or partial refund if you haven't used Prime benefits since the price change
If the refund isn't offered automatically, contact Amazon customer service via chat — they're usually generous with refunds for auto-converted students
Bottom line: If you're still a student and using Amazon regularly, $7.49/month is a fair deal. But set a calendar reminder before graduation — the jump to $14.99/month catches most people off guard. Cancel, evaluate what you actually use, and subscribe only to what's worth it.
💡 Student subscriptions quietly adding up?
Upload your bank statement to JustCancel and find every recurring charge — streaming, shopping, productivity tools, and free trials that converted.