{"id":1217,"date":"2017-10-09T11:15:40","date_gmt":"2017-10-09T18:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/?p=1217"},"modified":"2022-02-01T14:25:36","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T22:25:36","slug":"easy-ways-college-students-can-make-extra-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/easy-ways-college-students-can-make-extra-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Ways College Students Can Make Extra Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Student life is one of the most stressful jobs out there. Insane deadlines, copious amounts of work, and fitting in time with your friends? If you\u2019re trying to manage an over packed schedule while finding the resources to stay financially afloat, things can look pretty grim from time to time.<\/p>\n<p>Most students have to take out loans to pay for college. When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/cost-education-america-totally-control\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the price of an education<\/a> is already so expensive, it can be difficult to find the means for daily living. If you\u2019re sick of feeling underwater with your financial situation, it\u2019s time to get creative about making some extra money.<\/p>\n<p>So if you want to go from a totally stressed-out to a super savvy, read our tips below.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Take Online Surveys<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One way to do it? Sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/?a=826&amp;s1=easy-ways-college-students-can-make-extra-money\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Survey Junkie<\/a> and get paid to share your opinion. Taking online surveys is a simple and fun way to spend some downtime in between classes, and helps to stash away a little bit of extra cash so you\u2019re not always scrambling to make ends meet. Feeling like a \u201cbroke college student\u201d isn\u2019t always a glamorous affair. What can you do with the money you earn a Survey Junkie? Put it towards your buying your textbooks for next semester, ordering dorm room essentials, or dinners out with friends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sell Old Stuff Online <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Other ways to make some extra money as a college student? Unless you really feel like rereading last semester\u2019s material, sell your used textbooks on Amazon or <strong>Bookscouter.<\/strong> Or, you can sell your old iPhone on sites like <strong>Gazelle <\/strong>to get some extra cash. If you\u2019ve got extra clothes, furniture, or gadgets that you want to do away with, the Facebook marketplace is a great place to find people in your area that you can sell used stuff.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pick Up A Side Gig<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Getting a part-time job that works with your already jam-packed schedule can be difficult. But if you find one that\u2019s flexible, you can see some great financial returns. Walk dogs with apps like <strong>Wag<\/strong>, find local babysitting gigs, or sign up for <strong>Postmates <\/strong>or other delivery services. Is there a subject that you\u2019re particularly good at? Becoming a tutor \u2013 both for other college students or the local high school \u2013 is another great way to make some extra money.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Join a Ride Sharing Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ride-sharing services are now one of the most popular side hustles. Not only is a good source of extra income, you&#8217;ll also get an additional social outlet out of it. Both Lyft and Uber are viable options for students looking to put some extra wiggle room into their college-life budget. If you aren&#8217;t the kind of person who wants to spend your free time in a car with strangers, don&#8217;t worry. There are other practicable options for earning extra cash. One good way is to start taking paid surveys. When you sign up for Survey Junkie, you&#8217;ll make extra money by sharing your opinion with major companies. It&#8217;s flexible to a college student&#8217;s schedule, and as long as you have a computer or smartphone, you can take them anywhere. Get started today by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/?a=826&amp;s1=bt_easy-ways-college-students-can-make-extra-money\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/?a=826&amp;s1=rb_easy-ways-college-students-can-make-extra-money\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3468 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bannerright_blog.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"340\" height=\"369\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Do Freelance Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With a constantly changing schedule, finding freelance work is one of the best ways for college students to make some extra money on their own terms. Sign up for <strong>Fiverr<\/strong>, where you show off your skills or get some easy work for $5 a project. <strong>Gigbucks<\/strong> is another good alternative to Fiverr that pays $5 to $50 per task or service. There are also tons of outlets for getting online work as a social media manager, transcriptionist, resume writer, or niche blogger.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><em>Are you a college student that\u2019s got some creative ways to save money or make extra cash?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/survey-junkie-essentials-answers-to-your-online-paid-survey-questions\/\"> Read this post<\/a> to find out whether taking online paid surveys is right for you.\u00a0<\/em><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Student life is one of the most stressful jobs out there. Insane deadlines, copious amounts of work, and fitting in time with your friends? 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