9 ways a Prime membership can save you money this back-to-school season

Make back-to-school planning easier with Amazon’s list-building tools. Teachers can use the Classroom List tool to create and share their classroom needs. The tool includes curated recommendations for educational materials, classroom technology, and essential supplies.

With shareable links and Amazon’s registry search tool, anyone can easily find and contribute to these lists, with the option to bookmark the lists for future reference throughout the academic year.

For college-bound students, the Off to College List simplifies the campus transition. Beyond organizing dorm essentials and tech necessities, this tool enables students to collect Gift Card Funds directly from their support network, transforming good wishes into assistance for textbooks, supplies, and other academic expenses.

Skip the extra trips to the store this back-to-school season. On Amazon, you can stock up on lunchbox staples and order everything you need—sandwich bread, deli meat, cheese, fruit cups, and more—alongside school supplies, backpacks, and lunchboxes, all in one order. Prime members enjoy free Same-Day Delivery on orders over $25 in most areas—on top of a wide selection of high-quality and low-priced grocery products and exclusive savings through Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market.

Your Prime membership unlocks valuable literary perks that extend well beyond the classroom. A Prime membership includes access to Amazon First Reads, which provides free early access to a newly released book every month. Plus, Prime members can read or listen to Amazon Original Stories from best-selling authors and new voices designed to be enjoyed in one sitting. Members also get two credits toward any audiobook with an Audible Premium Plus trial, and enjoy a broad selection of popular eBooks, audiobooks, comics, and manga at no extra cost.

Prime for Young Adults is a discounted Prime membership for higher education students and young adults ages 18 to 24. These members enjoy all of Prime’s savings, convenience, and entertainment, plus exclusives, at 50% of the cost. Prime for Young Adults members can shop everyday low prices alongside 5% cash back on purchases in eligible categories, including beauty, apparel, electronics, PCs, and personal care. Now through September 15, members can enjoy 5% cash back on limited-time categories like home, office, and kitchen.

Throughout the school year, certain essentials require consistent replenishment. Subscribe & Save transforms this ongoing need from a recurring task into an automatic solution, delivering scheduled restocks while reducing your costs. While you don’t need a Prime membership to use Subscribe & Save or to take advantage of the program’s free delivery, Prime saves members money every day.

Prime members enjoy fast, free delivery on tens of millions of items across the site. From backpacks and school supplies to dorm décor and cleaning products, your essential purchases arrive at your doorstep quickly and without shipping costs, eliminating those frantic store runs and keeping both your schedule and budget intact.

Forgot something on the supply list? Need to restock the lunchbox before tomorrow? With Amazon Now, Prime members can get school essentials, snacks, personal care items, and more delivered in 30 minutes—with free delivery through the end of the year. For college-bound students, it's an easy way to stock the dorm—from shower caddies and bathroom essentials to late-night study snacks—without spending time or money navigating an unfamiliar town. Whether it's a last-minute notebook or a full restock, just click “In 30 mins” on the homepage navigation, search, tap, and it's at your door.

With the school year ramping up and the calendar packed with activities, you’ll likely spend more time on the road and more money on fuel. Prime members can save $0.10 per gallon at more than 7,500 bp, Amoco, and participating ampm and Thorntons locations across the U.S., potentially saving Prime members on average nearly $70 per year on gas if purchasing at qualifying locations.

Find yourself needing to bring your kids (or yourself) to the doctor more frequently this time of year? One Medical membership offers 24/7 on-demand message and video chats for common health concerns like skin issues, cold and flu, and more—for $9 per month or $99 per year for Prime members ($100 discount). It's ideal for parents, young children, and young adults heading back to college, complementing Amazon One Medical's 200+ offices nationwide for in-person and remote visits. For more information on One Medical's family care services, visit One Medical.

Not a Prime member yet? Join Prime or start a free trial to access member-exclusive savings and fast, free delivery. Anyone can join Prime in the U.S. for $14.99 per month or $139 per year or start a free 30-day trial if eligible. Prime also offers discounted membership options that provide all of the benefits of a regular Prime membership. Alternatively, eligible 18- to 24-year-olds and higher education students can try Prime for Young Adults with a six-month trial, then pay a discounted rate of $7.49 per month or $69 per year. Qualifying government assistance recipients and income-verified customers can try Prime Access for 30 days and then pay $6.99 per month.

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This article was updated to reflect current Prime membership benefits and savings opportunities.