Tips to Save Money in College

School’s back in session, and with it come life-lessons in money management for students. But personal finance can be easy, even if you’re just starting out. You just have to know how it works.

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136 Tips for Saving Money in College

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Books, Lab Fees, Tuition, Related Expenses

  1. Used books.
  2. Library.
  3. Other libraries.
  4. Save lab fees.
  5. Borrow.
  6. Sell them.
  7. Check online. 
  8. Don't buy a term paper.
  9. Use 529/ESA plans.
  10. Scholarships.

full list via yourcreditadvisor

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118 Ways to Save Money in College

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  1. Get a free checking and savings account.
  2. Take the free checks that the bank offers in the maximum amount they allow 
  3. Failure to keep track of your bank/checking account can easily cost you money via overdraft fees.
  4. If you have to have a credit card, make sure you get one with the lowest interest rate possible
  5. Pay credit card bills on time.
  6. Serious about saving money
  7. Save that spare change you’ve got jangling in your pocket or sloshing around in the bottom of your backpack or purse in a big jar or can somewhere out of the way.

full list via collegescholarships

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Top Money Saving Tips for College Freshmen

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  • Living at Home Is Easy
  • Know Your Cost of Living
  • Give Yourself an Allowance
  • Organize Your Receipts
  • Become Frugal
  • Understand Your Debt Load
  • Watch Out for Identity Theft

via about.com

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31 Tips to Save Money at College

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General Tips to Save Money at college

  1. Don't use a credit card irresponsibly
  2. Save all your change - everyday dump your leftover change in a jar then take it to a bank with a coin machine

full list via collegetips

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27 Money Tips for College Students

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Money Management

  • Join a credit union.
  • Don’t get a credit card
  • Avoid non-academic debt.
  • Save and then splurge.
  • Pay your bills on time.

full list via getrichslowly