"118 Ways to Save Money in College"

Scholarships-Ar-Us.org has a really great list on how to save money --from alcohol to books to exercise. I'll list the few I found most helpful, but be sure to check out all 118 tips:

8. Don't drink. But if you must...

9. Be cheap [about alcohol]
* Buy the cheap stuff. Pabst Blue Ribbon and Old English 40 oz. bottles come to mind.
* Buy in bulk. A cheap 5th of Vodka might cost about the same as a drink or two at a bar.
* Drink where the specials are. Some college bars and dance clubs have pitcher specials, 1 dollar drink specials, no cover charge, or other specials for people going out early or going out on slower nights.
* Pre-game if you do drink heavily.
* Don't bring much money with you to limit how much you drink and spend.
* Hit other people’s parties.

15. If you are buying new [books], check for an “international” edition. The book will be almost exactly the same, except for maybe some Chinese characters on the front, AND it will be exponentially cheaper.

21. Oatmeal is fast, filling, and affordable.

60. Beg your parents - they will feel a connection to you by letting you use their stuff or by buying you new stuff. The more they buy the less you have to. [Thanks, Mom! Thanks, Dad!]

57. Play on the web [for entertainment]! The web is a virtually limitless land which will allow you to deeply explore any topic of interest, and participate in communities discussing those topics. You can also play games like Zuma or visit true time waster sites like HotorNot.com. Searching around online auctions like eBay may help you find deals while also being entertained by the prospects of bidding and winning.

72. Get a few friends together to pitch in for the price of an annual membership at a place like Sam’s Club or Costco.

73. Buy in bulk. You’ll save money per unit for a pack of twelve bars of soap versus singles.

99. Shop for your personal items at a discount retailer. Money strategists suggest buying the “store brand” as a cost-saving alternative, as well.

111. Volunteer for a medical study. Most do not require much time and you get paid!

College v2: College Scholarships 101

We all want money, and you might be bored and looking to read an article about making some.

The new owner of College v2 has written a long article with tips on landing a scholarship.

Hope everyone is surviving.

Check it out: College Scholarships 101

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Make Some Extra Cash in College without a Work-Study (or Real) Job

Work-study jobs are nice: you're paid to study for a few hours while doing a task every once in awhile. Unfortunately for some, not every student always gets work-study money or the work-study dollars may just not be paying the bills.

For further reading on this subject, check out these two articles (1)(2) on collegev2.com.

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  Stock Photography

  Stock photography has recently moved out of the hands of professionals and into amateurs, largely due to the advent of "prosumer" cameras like the Canon Rebel. But with most newer digital cameras today, you shouldn't need a bag full of lenses to take your own stock photography.

  How do you make money with some pictures of relatively boring subjects? Take a look at iStockPhoto.com. The site has single-handedly driven professional stock photographers out of business. They pay each amateur (now considered professional?) photographer each time a magazine, newspaper, what-have-you downloads the file for a nominal fee (anywhere between $1 and $25).

  If you create your own iStockPhoto account and submit several stock photos, you could potentially have a steady stream of income flowing into your bank account for some initial work and periodic maintenance. Score.
  

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  "Gigs" on Craigslist

  While it's easy to find free couches on the other side of town on Craigslist, finding a suitable "gig" may be tougher.

  "Gigs" are more-or-less one-time jobs or tasks that someone needs done, not British rock shows. It's a good way to make quick cash if you've got the time. There are gigs for just about any talent and they are always numerous.

  Word to the wise: Craiglist is unmoderated, so you potentially dealing with "shady" or "sketchy" folks. Make sure your terms of service are clearly worked out before doing any work. Make sure their checks don't bounce when you cash them and make sure you have their real name/organization.
  

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  Medical experiments

  A friend of mine was describing a sleep deprivation experiment he participated in once. He had to stay up for 36 hours straight while being monitored and made out with $550. That's not too bad.

  Well, they did take nine blood samples over the course of the 36 hours. And he wasn't allowed caffeine.

  So, if you're willing to be a lab rat for a little while and want to meet some "interesting" people who also need money, see if local universities (or your own) are putting on any experiments in the near future.

  Hope you live to tell about it.
  



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  Start tinkering around in the stock market.

  If you've already got some money in savings, this could be a way for you to spend money to make money.

  Start an account at an online trading site (I use Charles Schwab) and do some research. When you think you've found a good stock, jump in and buy it. See what it does.

  I used $1000 I made over the summer to buy some shares of Apple Computer. I bought the stock at $68, and now it's somewhere around $80.

  If I sold today, that'd be another $200 in my pocket (minus commission and trade costs). Not too shabby.
  

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  If you have the skills, freelance

  There are many businesses and individuals that turn to freelancers to get the job done for them. Whether it's editing a wedding video or designing a logo, freelancing is any easy way to make a significant amount of cash. The same warning goes for Craigslist though: make sure you've got your terms worked out before you start working, no matter what.

  A good place to get started is freelance.com or a site like it.
  

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  Auction off anything you don't need

  I remember first arriving at school my freshman year, and I brought twice as much stuff as I needed. Even now I still have more clutter in my dorm room than I need.

  It can be difficult to part with your possessions though. For me, I'm considering selling off my laptop and Mac Mini in hopes of getting a MacBook or something. But parting with two computers might be too much for me.

  You have two main routes for efficiently unloading your belongings: eBay and Craigslist. eBay will probably land you more for your money, but you'll have to bother with shipping and setting up an account (if you don't already have one). For Craigslist, you'll probably get less for your item, but you won't have to hassle with shipping it.
  

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  Create your own website

  It's what I'm doing at least. It's probably the hardest way to make money. After three months of dedicated posting and revising and publicizing, I've made less than $5 from adveritising. It's a tough road, but maybe traffic will pick up.

  If you take this route, I highly recommend GoDaddy. I've had no trouble with them and they are very competitively priced.
  

117 Ways to Save Money for Beer

Lists are always nice. Lists that promise more money for beer are even better.

Here's a great (and long) read for those looking to save a penny here or there. Some of the advice is hit or miss, but the article as a whole is very worthwhile.

Read on: 117 Creative Ways for Students to Save Money at College

Free Programs: Mac Edition

Who doesn't like free stuff? These programs will help you become more productive and do a few things that need to get done.

Read on: Crucial Mac Software: College Edition

27 Money Tips for College Students

Every day through the campus cafeteria I watch my meal plan dollars slowly tick down. I wonder: how will I make it to May?

Fortunately for all college students, getrichslowly.org has posted 27 tips on saving/getting money.

Read on: 27 Money Tips for College Students