If your book bag is heavy, and your wallet is light, you’re most likely a college student. But being broke doesn’t have to be part of your college experience. Here are some ways to make extra cash.
Sell your stuff online
Gather items you don’t use anymore, and sell them on eBay or Craigslist. Someone might want to buy your old videogames, movies, comic books or other items.
Sell your body parts
Don’t start removing your organs just yet. These body parts are replaceable. Clinics will pay you up to $35 for blood plasma, $40 for sperm and $5,000 or more for eggs.
Turn your car into an advertisement
If you are willing to give your car a makeover, you can get paid to put advertisements on your car. Companies pay drivers to display their advertisements using bumper stickers, graphic panels or a full car wrap.
Sell your clothes
Clean out your closet, and trade your used clothing for cash. Consignment stores like Plato’s Closet buy used clothes.
Get an on-campus job
Having trouble finding a job off campus? Become a lab monitor, work at the food court, or become a security officer — just a few of the jobs offered at NSU. And you’ll save gas money since you won’t have to drive to and from work and class.
Participate in medical research
If you don’t mind being a guinea pig, then participate in a research study. The pay for volunteering varies depending on the amount of time it takes and the study’s risks.
Sell your books
When the semester ends, don’t throw your textbooks in a corner of your room. The NSU Bookstore will buy back many of your used textbooks for half their selling price. If not, you can sell them online on sites like Amazon.com.
Get coupons
With coupons, you can sign up for birthday club rewards, get free breakfast at IHOP, get $35 off a Benihana meal, or receive free ice cream from Coldstone. College life can be expensive, and taking advantage of creative options for making extra money can alleviate money woes and make the college experience that much sweeter.
