Saving money during college is a perfect way to develop good financial habits. Learning how to manage money on a tight budget, pay down debt, and control spending may be among the best lessons they get in college.
As a college professor, my students often share how they spend less on books, entertainment, and food. Many of the tips here come from those discussions.
Parents, I encourage you to share our list with your college-bound students. Likewise, if you are on your way to college, there are ways your parents may be able to help you as well.
2. Use coupons and rebate apps to save on groceries and other personal care items.
3. Avoid Starbucks and invest in a cheap coffee drip pot or a one-cup Keurig.