How to Save Money in College

     College is expensive and for the most part that's unavoidable. One of the biggest questions I think everybody would love an answer to is how to save the most money possible. I think some of the simpler answers are applying for FAFSA, looking for scholarships, and doing anything you can in order to lower tuition as much as possible. However, even if one is able to completely eliminate tuition costs, there is still a struggle to pay for everything else. Living costs and materials for class can get rather pricey, and add up quickly. So what I want to know is how can I save money on day to day expenses throughout college?

     According to www.collegeavestudentloans.com there are many simple ways to save money every day without being a "starving student" in school. They say instead of buying new textbooks, its better to borrow one from a classmate, use the university library, or if necessary buy used textbooks from amazon. You're also sometimes able to rent textbooks from Chegg or Barnes and Noble's. They also advice to look for deals when buying laptops, rather than paying full price. Dell, Apple, and Adobe usually offer reduced prices to college students and many campus stores offer discounts on laptops for incoming students. Many stores also offer deals for students, so if you show your college id, you may be able to get food or clothes for cheaper. As far as food goes, College Avenue Student Loans advises not to go out often, and to buy foods in bulk. People spend significantly more money when going out for meals, and buying foods in bulk costs less than buying smaller portions. Another tip was if you're paying for your own phone and/or cable bills, to try to limit the use of data and cable by using WiFi and sites such as Hulu or Netflix for significantly cheaper each month. Overall, there are many ways to save money every day by being careful not to spend more than necessary on the things that you need.


Kaleb Stephenson

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