8 Tips For College Students on How to Avoid the “Hey Mom and Dad, Please Send Money” Blues

A Dumpster Diving College Student

It’s that time of year.  The money earned last summer is getting dangerously low.  You’re going to name your first born  “Kraft” after Kraft macaroni and cheese.

There’s always that option to write Mom and Dad - see youtube below for instructions.

But maybe you can push off the groveling for a few more weeks with these tips.

1. Deep discounts on textbooks at Amazon.com/textbooks.  You can also sell your books here- but hopefully you can wait until the end of the semester!
   
2. Need a student loan?  Simple Tuition simplifies the process.
3. Find out how to get a break on paying back your student loans, too.
4. If you still want to get a away for spring break, even with your dismal financial situation, StudentUniverse.com sniffs out the best deals for you with their awesome search engine.
5. Shop smart by utilizing sites like the Students Savings Club
6. If you need a new computer, the Apple Store offers student discounts, and gradware.com offers software discounts.
7. Freeware- Malwarebytes will keep your computer running.  And check out all the freeware out there.
8. As a last resort there’s always dumpster diving.  Here’s a site on the do’s and don’ts that will keep you healthy and out of jail.   I know some college students that swear by this!

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