College students are notoriously poor, and for good reason. Often times, college classes keep students so busy that they are unable to work more than a few hours a week, and when they are able to get jobs, those jobs are often minimum wage positions or even unpaid internships. Just because you can’t make very much money in college, however, doesn’t mean that you have to live like the stereotypical college student. There are a number of things you can do to save money while preparing for college, a number of which are listed below:
Buy the right printer.
Purchasing a printer for college can save you countless trips across campus to the library, making your life infinitely more convenient than if you were without a printer. If you do choose to purchase a printer, make sure to do your research before committing to a specific model. In many cases, the refill ink for personal printers can add up so quickly that after only two or three refill purchases, you have already surpassed the original price of the printer itself. Other brands, however, specifically market their printers as having inexpensive ink refill cartridges, so your best bet is to go with one of these brands.
Put your car insurance on hold.
If you’re anything like most college freshmen, you probably won’t be able to bring your car onto campus. At most schools, there simply isn’t enough room to park students’ cars along with faculty and staff vehicles, and, unfortunately, freshmen are the usually the first group at a college to have their privileges cut. So if you’re one of the many students who must leave their cars at home, don’t get stuck paying for car insurance that you aren’t even using. Most insurance companies have special exceptions for college students away at school, so they’re usually willing to freeze your account. Generally, this completely relieves you of your monthly bill to the insurance company, although, in some cases, you will still have to pay a small portion or a negligible frozen account fee. In either case, however, the result is the same: You’ll save big over paying for unused car insurance.
Use the internet to your advantage.
Just because you aren’t bringing in a large income doesn’t mean that you should sacrifice on leisure activities. Websites like Groupon.com and Restaurant.com can help you save money on eating out and other weekend activities. And when you have to spend money on necessities, like groceries, never pay full price! This article on websites that can save you money in college should give you an idea of where to start on your search for coupons and other discounts.
Saving money in college is actually very simple once you know where to look. Using the internet for coupons, freezing your car insurance bill, and purchasing the right printer are all good starting points, but the possibilities are endless. And don’t forget: Always ask about student discounts!
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