Many students enjoy socializing through volunteering, especially since college students may not have much money to give charitably. Most campuses have staff dedicated to coordinating student volunteer projects, and the local United Way is another good source for finding volunteering opportunities. Not only is volunteering free, but it is impressive to include on post-college resumes. Deals save money . College students rarely have to pay full price for pizza and other entertainment if they take advantage of coupons or advertised deals.
Parents can buy their college students a coupon book, which is worthwhile if used often.
Many businesses offer discounts to students who present their student ID card. Book-buying blues . College textbooks are not inexpensive. One option for saving money is to borrow books from college or public libraries. Buying books online or buying used books is often less expensive than bookstore prices.