BooksBuying textbooks at the school store alone could put any student into debt. It can be really expensive. Look into renting books only for the semester, or buying used books when they are available. Also look into older students selling their books online or through a student trade program. It could save hundreds of dollars a semester.
Meal PlanCarefully look through the food plan options for students living on campus. Some unlimited plans are a great bargain for a student that will utilize all of the meals, but for some students this is a huge waste. The plan that only provides two meals a day can be a huge savings and it will most likely be cheaper to buy breakfast food at the grocery store to eat every day.
ATMsBe sure look into ATM fees for the ATMs on campus. It can get pricey to be taking out cash every weekend and paying fees from your financial institution and the ATM Company. The best way to avoid these fees is the use an
ATM from your financial institution.
Student DiscountMany stores, restaurants, movie theaters, and gyms offer student discounts. Try to be as conscious as possible of this when making decisions on where to shop. This can be a huge savings in the long run.
Go to ClassCollege classes can cost upwards of $2,000 apiece and when that is broken down by class, it can cost $40 each class. Every time a class is skipped, that is $40 wasted. It is important to understand the value education. Skipping class is like throwing away money!
SavingsOpen a
savings account. College is a huge expense and most college students are on a budget, but this is still a great opportunity to start saving. Depositing $15 dollars from every paycheck adds up over time. Having a stable savings account
after graduation can give students a huge advantage when looking for jobs and beginning to pay off student loans.
