Making and saving money in college can be stressful when you’re a full-time student. Thanks to Pinterest and TikTok I have come up with 20 different effective ways to make money in college.
Don’t Buy Used Textbooks
If you need a textbook for your class you should either rent one or find a pdf version online for free. You can use websites such as Openstax and Library Genesis to search for your textbooks.
Always Check For Student Discounts
Certain clothing brands, fast food places, and streaming services offer student discounts
Split Memberships With Friends
If you have a streaming membership and you live with roommates or have friends that also have the same membership, then you should consider sharing an account.
Opt-Out Of Cable
Opting out of cable and choosing services such as Netflix and Hulu can save you money.
Use Amazon’s Textbook Services
Amazon has textbook services that allow you to rent and sell your textbooks.
Test Out of Classes
If you want to save money on college classes then you should look into seeing if you are qualified to opt-out of general classes.
Avoid Failing Classes
Failing classes means that you have to retake them which then results in paying more money for college.
Apply To Scholarships Every Year
There are a thousand different scholarship websites that offer a million different scholarships every month.
Attend Community College For The First Two Years
I choose to attend community college for my first two years and it saved me a ton of money in college tuition.
Choose Student Housing Wisely
Choose student housing that is budget-friendly.
Be Careful With Credit Cards
Choose credit cards that have the lowest interest rate and only buy things you can afford to pay off at the end of the month.
Always Pay Your Bills On Time
Save money by avoiding late fees.
Meal Prep
Prepare your meals ahead of time to avoid spending money on fast food every day.
Buy Food In Bulk
Buying food in bulk can help prepare meals so that you are not constantly spending money on food every week.
Ask For Practical Gifts For The Holidays You will Use
During the holidays ask for gifts that you need to help with college.
Make Your Own Presents
The best gifts come from the heart and they’re a lot of different DIY gifts that look just as good as store-bought ones.
Use Campus Amenities
Using campus amenities such as the gym can save you money on a membership.
Start A Side Hustle
Start your own side business to help you make money such as selling on Etsy.
Use Budgeting Apps
Use budgeting apps such as Mint to help you keep track of your spending habits.
Pay Off Student Loans While In College
If you are able to, I would recommend starting to pay off your student loans while you’re still in college. Whether you are paying $10 every week or $20 every month pay a little makes a difference.
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