One of the first things I hear people say is : You are a 9-year-old college student?! Lucky parents! I bet that means the school district has to cough up tuition! Um, no. Just no. I do have a college fund that we can’t touch for 6 more years…and it is almost impossible to get a scholarship when you have no high school transcripts! Soooo…that means we get to pay. My mom laughed at my first semester tuition and books — for just 4 credits – it was just a bit more than what she paid 500 years ago for 17 credits with books! We want to share our Money Saving Tips For College Students.
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I think we all go through that lovely time in our life when we are totally broke college student. You have to focus on school so you can’t work full time as well, and the little money you do make goes towards purchasing books and everything else needed for school. A lot of time you are barely able to buy yourself a decent meal and put gas in your car for the week. Well if you’re headed out for college or you are a parent that is sending your child off to college, these tips are for you! I’m going to be sharing a few ways that you can really save on costs while you’re in school that you aren’t completely broke all the time.
Money Saving Tips For College Students:
-Buy Used Books:
A lot of college students buy books brand new and then after taking that class, they never use that book again. So when it comes time to start purchasing your books for the semester, look on amazon or at book stores for used books. Once the semester is over, you can also resell your books to get a bit of money back and use that toward your books for the next semester.
A lot of college students buy books brand new and then after taking that class, they never use that book again. So when it comes time to start purchasing your books for the semester, look on amazon or at book stores for used books. Once the semester is over, you can also resell your books to get a bit of money back and use that toward your books for the next semester.
-Walk/Bike Ride as Much as Possible:
If you live close to campus or on campus, walk or bike ride as much as possible instead of driving your car. Gas can be really expensive and walking/riding your bike is completely free and great exercise as well. So try walking to local restaurants and such if you need to go anywhere.
If you live close to campus or on campus, walk or bike ride as much as possible instead of driving your car. Gas can be really expensive and walking/riding your bike is completely free and great exercise as well. So try walking to local restaurants and such if you need to go anywhere.
-Look for Grants/Scholarships:
When it comes to applying for college, try looking for any scholarships or grants that you can get. Find as many as you possibly can that you qualify for and go ahead an apply for them. You never know what you will be approved for, and saving money will help you out a ton in the long run. You want to plan on at least 100 applications. We are busy hunting for the unique ones that fit my situation.
When it comes to applying for college, try looking for any scholarships or grants that you can get. Find as many as you possibly can that you qualify for and go ahead an apply for them. You never know what you will be approved for, and saving money will help you out a ton in the long run. You want to plan on at least 100 applications. We are busy hunting for the unique ones that fit my situation.
-Find a Job:
Although going to school is a full time job in itself, getting a job is pretty much necessary to live throughout your college time. I highly recommend getting a part time job, especially one that you can earn tips because they will save you. Having a bit of cash on you constantly makes for a much more comfortable living style while you are in college and makes you feel a little less broke.
Although going to school is a full time job in itself, getting a job is pretty much necessary to live throughout your college time. I highly recommend getting a part time job, especially one that you can earn tips because they will save you. Having a bit of cash on you constantly makes for a much more comfortable living style while you are in college and makes you feel a little less broke.
-Shop Cheap:
When it comes to purchasing foods, I recommend buying off brands and using coupons. This makes for a much cheaper shopping trip and will allow you to buy more food for the same price. When you need to buy clothes and shoes, I recommend shopping at re-sale shops and thrift stores for a much more affordable wardrobe. You can check out my mom’s site for tons of shopping tips www.Operation40K.com
When it comes to purchasing foods, I recommend buying off brands and using coupons. This makes for a much cheaper shopping trip and will allow you to buy more food for the same price. When you need to buy clothes and shoes, I recommend shopping at re-sale shops and thrift stores for a much more affordable wardrobe. You can check out my mom’s site for tons of shopping tips www.Operation40K.com
College life can be really difficult, trust me I know (midterms are this week!) You just gotta stay strong and tough through it, because it truly does pay off. I hope if you are already in college, or heading off to college soon that these money-saving tips will help you a bit because we all know that it is no fun to be broke. I still don’t get an allowance and have to be creative, LOL!
Sarah
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