How to Make Extra Money in College

 

1.     Privately tutor.

Now for some schools, like ECU, they offer free tutoring so this may not work for everyone. But, if you excel in a subject, why not tutor someone. Tutoring is also a good way for you to master a topic.

2.     Become a Photographer

The photography business is really taking off as a result of enhancements of social media. Everyone wants to be a bomb-a** model on instagram with 300+ likes on their pictures right? You’ll be surprised by the amount of people that will pay you to take their picture. Easily $50-$150 a session for beginner photographers, once you get good you can charge anywhere from $300-$500 a session. You customers can range from students about to graduate who want graduation pictures to even family portraits. Sororities will most likely pay big bucks for you to photograph their events. Clubs and organizations most likely have a budget they spend a year on advertising and such, so clubs will most likely pay you.

3.     Sell things

I don’t know exactly what you should sell but think about it, if your school has over 15,000 students you’re bound to get $$ just by selling something. Maybe water bottles at a tailgate, or cupcakes in your hall or in a Rec-Center. Anything will work.

4.     Do hair and make-up

As you can tell, most of these are side jobs; doing hair and makeup is a good option if you want to make a quick buck or two on a Friday or Saturday night.

 

 

5.     Sell your notes

Yes. You read that right. If you pay attention in class and take very detailed notes this will work for you. Once exam week comes around, all the slackers who missed classes or never took notes will be begging any and everyone for notes. You can charge anywhere from $20-50 for notes. Trust me, people will buy!!! For a more fluid income, if you have a slacker friend (okay maybe not friend) that never goes to class, you could easily copy your notes to him every week for an easy $5-10. Good deal for both of you.

6.     Share your textbook…online

If you by any chance get an eTextbook, by sharing the PDF file with a peer and charging them $20 for it, you just made a good deal. Think about it, you can make $20 to how-ever-many dollars a semester just by sending a PDF file. And the best part is… it’s a good deal for both of you. They get a cheap textbook and you make a profit. Genius.

7.     Apply for Scholarships

Although you are in college, you can still apply for scholarships for your next year.