College expenses can really drain the bank account. Thank goodness Amazon is there to offer a little relief! If you're a college student, you can now join Amazon Student and take advantage of a free trial Amazon Prime membership for half a year. That means 6 months of free two-day shipping on merchandise throughout the store that sometimes even reflects discount prices as well, and exclusive deals and promotions just for college students. After the free trial, you'll pay just $49 (50% off).