Where To Begin

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There comes a time during college that a little earned income can go a long ways. Here are some tips on where to get some extra cash.

On-Campus Employment

Many schools have on-campus employment positions that are not part of the federal work-study program. Some of these positions offer tuition discounts and a wage for your service.

What's nice about on-campus employment is that positions are generally flexible considering your class schedule and needs. Additionally, you can easily get to work, return the class, and then go back to work without having to commute.

check your school's employment office for information

Campus or Residential Housing Manager

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Some schools and private housing units will waive or reduce housing costs if you become a residential manager. You will be required to answer calls, keep up maintenance, and address service issues.

Housing managers can maintain a work schedule that coincides with your academic schedule. Another nice benefit is that your work schedule is at your place of living.

Check the area's student housing units for information. They will likely put you on a waiting list that might be worth something to you in the future.

Look For Local Employment

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Many area businesses welcome college student employees especially in establishments that cater to students. Many of the these employers offer flexible working hours.

Check these job sites for employment information:

• Job listing for students from many brand-name retail and other name companies:
  snagajob.com
  another posting of summer jobs:
  summerjobs.com
  job postings exclusively for teens and students:
  teens4hire.org
  
  JobApplicationsOnline.com - Find out what it takes to complete the online application process.
  
  
• Internship Programs:
  internships in your field of interest is a great way to get experience that will help you college
  internships
  
  

  find and view other job opportunities

  
  

Consider Freelance Opportunities

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Check your school's employment office

There are a few work-at-dorm employment opportunities that pay based on the hours that you work. This allows you flexibility to set your work schedule around your academic schedule.

Check out freelance sites to list your services. It is a nice way to earn some extra cash.

Some ideas:

Sell Stuff

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Become a eBay Seller

There is a a lot of college stuff that you could probably sell on ebay or other online auction sites, especially at the end of semester or academic year when stuff get thrown away.

Also check out local neighborhood yard sales, online listings and other items that you can buy and resale at a higher price.

You can also sell your books once you are done with them. Keep in mind that once the school year is over, selling college textbooks online creates some extra income and saves up on space.

Take good care of them and don’t procrastinate: sell them as soon as you recognize you no longer have use for them to ensure that they haven’t been updated with newer editions.

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