You are not alone if you are struggling to make ends meet in college.

Rising
tuition and living expenses make it increasingly difficult for students to maintain a
budget. That doesn't mean you have to be a "starving student" — there are plenty
excellent methods to save money in college. Sometimes the most difficult aspect of
saving money is just getting started. This step-by-step approach can assist you in
developing a straightforward and practical strategy for saving for all of your short- and
long-term objectives.

Do not buy new books. Textbooks can be prohibitively pricey. Before going to the
campus bookstore, ask whether you can borrow books from another student or the
university library. If not, you can buy or rent secondhand textbooks from amazon.com.
You may also rent books from chegg or national bookstore, or acquire digital textbooks
instead, which operate on a pay-as-you-go basis, or can be bypassed. Do not leave
home without your student identification. For individuals with a valid student id,
discounts on anything from apparel to laptop and notebook computers are offered.
Apple and adobe, for example, provide lower rates on technology, while hundreds of
major retailers such as madewell, forever 21, and j.crew offer discounts on clothes.
Local eateries and chain restaurants frequently offer meal discounts, so be sure to
inquire before placing your order! Do restrict your out-of-home dining. Use the food plan
you agreed upon in school! Aside from student discounts, the price of eating out may
rapidly pile up. Instead than wasting money on lattes every morning, consider investing
in a nice coffee machine. Do make wise choices in housing. Living in the dormitories is
generally less expensive than living off campus. Splitting the expense of renting with a
roommate can allow you to stretch your housing budget even farther. Do look into the
campus's facilities. Examine the activities accessible on campus. Everything from movie
nights to fitness sessions might be provided for free.
 Do take advantage of cashback and reward schemes. Cashback services such
as rakuten, ibotta, and payce can help you earn money on necessities such as fresh
food, snacks, laundry detergent, and other personal care goods. Other incentive
schemes might assist you in saving money or earning money back on required
purchases. Whenever feasible, cut or divide subscriptions. Splitting netflix or hulu
subscriptions with roommates or family members might also help you save money in
college. Everyone gets to see the shows they want without having to pay the whole
price. Even better, certain services, like as spotify, provide student-specific pricing,
making it even easier to purchase the material you desire. When feasible, use free
versions of subscription services.

Do purchase in bulk. Get a membership card to a retailer like sam's club or

costco where you may buy nonperishable products and toiletries in bulk. Do not miss
application deadlines. Some scholarships are renewable year after year. If you decide
to reapply, make sure to submit your paperwork and letters of reference on time.
Scholarships and grants can help you save money at college by paying a larger portion
of your tuition and living expenses. Do not own a car. Parking, petrol, and insurance
(not to mention unexpected auto repairs) add up quickly. You can always take public
transportation.