5 Ways To Make Extra Money While Attending College

5 Ways To Make Extra Money While Attending College Start Your Own Part Time Business In the U.S., attending practically any college or university is expensive.  Many students find themselves strapped for cash constantly. The  availability of on campus part-time jobs can be scarce. Calling home to  family and friends is not an option for some. When you need money for  extra books, supplies or just an occasional movie and dinner, having a  source of additional income can come in handy. ? Start Your Own Part Time Business One of the best ways to make some extra money while attending college is  to start your own business. It doesnt have to be anything that requires a  lot of time to run and maintain. Think about hobbies or other talents you  have that you could charge money for. Make sure you get permission before you launch your part-time  empire! ? To help get you pointed in the right direction, here are 5 ideas you can  use to put some extra money in your pocket. ? Hair Cutting Service If you have experience in cutting hair, other college students are always  looking for someone to cut their hair. Often, local barber shops or salons  are overpriced. Many students cant afford to pay those prices. If you  have the tools and ability to cut hair, consider offering your services at  a rate cheaper than the local shops. But enough to put a decent amount of  cash in your pocket. ? Class Notes Transcribing Students that opt to record class lectures may be willing to pay someone  to transcribe the information for them. Thats where you come in. If you  have the time, patience and good typing skills. You could offer to  transcribe and deliver a neatly printed version for a fee. You could  charge a flat rate or by the page. ? Bike Repair If your college or university is located on a large campus, there will be  hundreds or thousands of students using bicycles to get to and from  classes. Eventually, chains slip, tires go flat and gears need adjusting.  If you are good with fixing bikes, you can offer repair and simple  maintenance services to students. ? Basic Computer Repair If you know your way around a computer, you may be able to offer basic  computer repairs. Things like memory upgrades, cleaning, installing simple  hardware. Also upgrading operating systems and setting up WI-fi.  ?Not everyone is comfortable when it comes to opening up their computers  or even adding additional hardware. In these cases, they will be more  than willing to pay someone to do it for them. ?? Tutoring This one is the one tried and true way to make some extra cash on campus.  There are always other students in need of tutoring. It can be in any  subject. Some of the most common subjects are foreign languages, math and  science.  If you are exceptional in any of these areas of study, you will find your  tutoring services in high demand. You can charge by the hour and make a  good amount of money to help with your own expenses. ? ? Find Your Niche And Get Started If none of the ideas mentioned here apply to you, just think about things  you do well. Hobbies and skills from previous employment could be used to  create your micro business as well. Finally, make sure you manage your  time well. Dont allow your business to interfere with your class schedule  and study time. This article is produced, courtesy of HHA Training Guide 6