5 easy hacks to save money for your college experience!

1. Top 5 College Hacks!
How to hack your college expenses

2. 1. Graduate in 4 Years
• Take your core courses
• Look into online courses if you
are behind in credits!
• Check course availability online
with services like StraighterLine

3. 2. Don’t Buy, Rent Your Books!
• Buying your textbooks can be
downright expensive!
• Wait to buy until your professor
tells you what is required and
what is not
• Check out Amazon, Chegg or
Boundless for a less expensive
way to rent your books!

4. 3. Buy Supplies In Bulk
•
Amazon Prime is also an excellent option
for students
• Free 2-day shipping on most items for
a yearly subscription of just $39!
•
BJ’s, Costco, Target etc. are also great
places to buy in bulk and save
•
Stack up before each semester to avoid the
inconvenience of your time and wallet

5. 4. Take Advantage of Promo Codes,
Discounts and Rewards Points
• Use coupon services like Groupon,
LivingSocial, Woot and ShopKick
when possible to save on products,
and services
• Make sure to share your deals with
friends to increase your rewards!

6. 5. Consolidate Your Student Loans
• 60% of students take out student
loans - you’re in the majority if you do!
• After graduating, you can consolidate
your student loans into one monthly
payment
• This rate can potentially be lower than
your original rate and could save you
thousands on interest!