5 ways to make money in college

College students are  often hit with hard financial times depending on which side of the tracks you come from.  While many who come from blueblood wealth may note be able to relate to this, this may be a daily reality for average college students so I am going to outline 5 ways anyone in college could make money.

1. Scholarships

Scholarships are available for everyone and anyone. There are some that require an essay and other that simply require you to apply. If you look hard enough you may be able to get enough money to cover your educational expenses and also you living expenses without having to look at a loan. Many resources such as scholarships.com and Fastweb.com may aid you in this quest.

2.Jobs

Jobs come in many different forms whether they are  an on campus job or a job at the local McDonalds. The key is to make money here. Every job may not pay the $10, $11, $12 premium that many look for, but any job is a good start.  Places like snagajob.com, craigslist.com, and backpage.com may all aid you in a search for a job.

3. Providing a specialized service

Everyone is good at something, so why not get paid for what you are good at? One of the best ways to make money is to do what you love and charge a premium. You may also find that this may be one of the fastest ways to make money.  You can be a tutor or clean dorm rooms just make sure its something you are good at and you charge a rate that is fair and would make you recommendable to others.

4.Start a website/blog

If you are passionate about something why not share it with the world.  There are many free website that will allow you to create a website/blog for free and help you make money with it. With a little research and hard work you could make a serious living with income from writing about your passion.

5.Model

It is also fairly easy to make money modeling while in college whether it be for a spread or in a fashion show. Rates are often negotiable and can fair to be very profitable for the average GOODLOOKING college student. Modelmayhem.com may serve as a good medium to connect with other models, photographers, and makeup artist.