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Graduation is a huge milestone in a young person's life, especially if they're leaving high school, finishing college or have completed law or nursing school. None of those are an easy fête, so you'll want your graduation gift to them to reflex and honor their hard work.
Luckily, you don't have to spend a fortune to cheer on the grad. These unique graduation gift ideas on Amazon are all affordable, and many hit the right spot between sentimental and useful. We have sweet ideas for parents to give their sons and daughters, cool idea for friends and traditional presents that will instantly become keepsakes.
And of course, when all else fails, we recommend going the cash route, or in this case, the gift card route. Don't think of it as unoriginal. Right now, it's what the young person or adult needs most, and when you pair it with an encouraging card and message, it hits just as hard as a physical gift.
But, to be honest, there are a ton of great graduation gift ideas on the site, so just browse through the very best here, and we're sure you'll find the perfect present.
If you're looking for ideas for younger grads, check out our list of the best gifts for preschool and kindergarten.