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Hillary
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How to earn money as a student ?
How to earn real money as a student
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Doc Frick
Career Coach and Mentor
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California, CA
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Doc’s Answer
Hillary many college students often look for ways to earn extra income while managing their studies. Whether you want to cover daily expenses, save for the future, or reduce reliance on student loans, there are plenty of flexible opportunities to make money. Below I've listed eight effective ways students can earn while studying to get you started
1️⃣ VIRTUAL TUTORING — If you’re top of your class in a subject like math, English, or science, you can earn money by helping others succeed through online tutoring sessions.
2️⃣ FREELANCE WRITING AND EDITING — If you enjoy writing or have a knack for proofreading, freelance writing and editing is a great way to earn money and build a portfolio. You can work on everything from blog articles and marketing copy to academic editing.
3️⃣ BECOME A NOTE TAKER — If you're efficient with taking notes, you can pursue options to receive payment for taking notes for other people. There may be opportunities for this on your campus and is often helpful for students with disabilities.
4️⃣ WEB DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN — If you’re tech-savvy and enjoy building websites or apps, web development and design is one of the most high-paying and in-demand online jobs. You don’t need a degree to start; just a good portfolio and solid coding skills.
5️⃣ SELL YOUR TEXTBOOKS — At the end of the semester, consider selling your old textbooks. Campus bookstores often pay for old textbooks at a reduced price.
6️⃣ ONLINE RESELLING — If you have a good eye for deals or fashion, you can make money flipping items online. Many students start with clothes, books, or electronics they already own.
7️⃣ DOG WALKING OR SITTING — If you enjoy working with animals, you can earn money as a student by offering dog walking or pet-sitting services. Various websites connect housesitters with homeowners, allowing you to earn extra cash for your education.
8️⃣ INTERNSHIP — While searching for how to earn money, consider some benefits of online internships, too. Some internships offer payment, enhancing your résumé and providing valuable professional experience. This experience might even lead to a permanent position after graduation.
CONCLUSION
Hillary the internet is full of opportunities to make money online or from home, but many are questionable, if not outright scams. Be wary of any “opportunity” that asks for an upfront fee, wants you to pay for certification, or requests your Social Security number or any financial information, such as your credit card number.
Hope this was helpful Hillary
1️⃣ VIRTUAL TUTORING — If you’re top of your class in a subject like math, English, or science, you can earn money by helping others succeed through online tutoring sessions.
2️⃣ FREELANCE WRITING AND EDITING — If you enjoy writing or have a knack for proofreading, freelance writing and editing is a great way to earn money and build a portfolio. You can work on everything from blog articles and marketing copy to academic editing.
3️⃣ BECOME A NOTE TAKER — If you're efficient with taking notes, you can pursue options to receive payment for taking notes for other people. There may be opportunities for this on your campus and is often helpful for students with disabilities.
4️⃣ WEB DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN — If you’re tech-savvy and enjoy building websites or apps, web development and design is one of the most high-paying and in-demand online jobs. You don’t need a degree to start; just a good portfolio and solid coding skills.
5️⃣ SELL YOUR TEXTBOOKS — At the end of the semester, consider selling your old textbooks. Campus bookstores often pay for old textbooks at a reduced price.
6️⃣ ONLINE RESELLING — If you have a good eye for deals or fashion, you can make money flipping items online. Many students start with clothes, books, or electronics they already own.
7️⃣ DOG WALKING OR SITTING — If you enjoy working with animals, you can earn money as a student by offering dog walking or pet-sitting services. Various websites connect housesitters with homeowners, allowing you to earn extra cash for your education.
8️⃣ INTERNSHIP — While searching for how to earn money, consider some benefits of online internships, too. Some internships offer payment, enhancing your résumé and providing valuable professional experience. This experience might even lead to a permanent position after graduation.
CONCLUSION
Hillary the internet is full of opportunities to make money online or from home, but many are questionable, if not outright scams. Be wary of any “opportunity” that asks for an upfront fee, wants you to pay for certification, or requests your Social Security number or any financial information, such as your credit card number.
Hope this was helpful Hillary
Thank you!
Paul Goetzinger MPA
Academic and Career Advisor | Freelance Writer | TRIO Program Director
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Tacoma, Washington
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Paul’s Answer
If you are in college I would check the college or university career center or employment office.
Normally in these offices are posted a number of job opportunities, both on campus and off campus.
If you are on financial aid, then the work study option is usually the best in regards to earning money. It also provides the opportunity to add experience in the educational environment, and also establishes references for future employment.
So, the college or university employment offices are usually a good place to start.
Normally in these offices are posted a number of job opportunities, both on campus and off campus.
If you are on financial aid, then the work study option is usually the best in regards to earning money. It also provides the opportunity to add experience in the educational environment, and also establishes references for future employment.
So, the college or university employment offices are usually a good place to start.
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Hong Kong
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. I am not sure how old you are. Please ensure it is legally allow to work at your age in your country.
Please find my suggestions below :
1. Explore any working opportunities in school, e.g. library, administration, etc.
2. Check with your neighbours whether they need any help, e.g. baby sitting, gardening, toddler tutor, etc.
3. Explore any shops in the neighbourhood that needs any assistance, e.g. grocery store, education centres, etc.
4. Find job opportunities in chain stores, e.g. supermarkets, fast food stores, etc.
Before starting the job, discuss with your parents and ensure your safety.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Please find my suggestions below :
1. Explore any working opportunities in school, e.g. library, administration, etc.
2. Check with your neighbours whether they need any help, e.g. baby sitting, gardening, toddler tutor, etc.
3. Explore any shops in the neighbourhood that needs any assistance, e.g. grocery store, education centres, etc.
4. Find job opportunities in chain stores, e.g. supermarkets, fast food stores, etc.
Before starting the job, discuss with your parents and ensure your safety.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Karin P.
Lecturer, Academic Advisor, Career Coach
1093
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Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Karin’s Answer
Hi Hillary,
I am not sure how old you are, if you are in high-school or college and where you are located. So, any advice will naturally be very general.
If you are still in high-school, first of all familiarize yourself with the child labor laws in your state. In many state you need a work permit below a certain age and there are limitations to how many hours and in what occupations you can work.
Typical teen jobs that have some flexibility around school hours would be in fast-food, hotels and retail. You can also look for jobs in parks and sports fields. Look around your neighborhood and in the mall for "help wanted" signs or just step in and drop off a resume.
You can also look around your neighborhood and in your and your parents circle of friends and offer garden services, cleaning services, pet sitting or babysitting. If you have any skills, like computer skills or art and crafts you can sell products like website design, beaded jewelry etc. If you excel in school, you can tutor younger kids.
If you are already in college, you have more choices. The best jobs are on campus because they are flexible and you don't have to spend time commuting. When you do your FAFSA application, sign up for work-study to get an on-campus job. You can also ask in your department if there are any paid jobs. As you progress in your degree program, more options will become available that are related to your major and count as valuable professional experience.
If you are looking for off-campus work, fast-food and retail are still a good options. Depending on your interests, you could freelance. Have a look at freelancing websites like upwork.com and fiverr.com.
Depending on your major and your interests, you could develop opportunities related to your major as well. For example, if you are aiming for a career in medicine, you could get certified for something that gives you a steady paycheck instead of just volunteering hospital hours.
I hope this helps for now! All the best to you!
KP
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I am not sure how old you are, if you are in high-school or college and where you are located. So, any advice will naturally be very general.
If you are still in high-school, first of all familiarize yourself with the child labor laws in your state. In many state you need a work permit below a certain age and there are limitations to how many hours and in what occupations you can work.
Typical teen jobs that have some flexibility around school hours would be in fast-food, hotels and retail. You can also look for jobs in parks and sports fields. Look around your neighborhood and in the mall for "help wanted" signs or just step in and drop off a resume.
You can also look around your neighborhood and in your and your parents circle of friends and offer garden services, cleaning services, pet sitting or babysitting. If you have any skills, like computer skills or art and crafts you can sell products like website design, beaded jewelry etc. If you excel in school, you can tutor younger kids.
If you are already in college, you have more choices. The best jobs are on campus because they are flexible and you don't have to spend time commuting. When you do your FAFSA application, sign up for work-study to get an on-campus job. You can also ask in your department if there are any paid jobs. As you progress in your degree program, more options will become available that are related to your major and count as valuable professional experience.
If you are looking for off-campus work, fast-food and retail are still a good options. Depending on your interests, you could freelance. Have a look at freelancing websites like upwork.com and fiverr.com.
Depending on your major and your interests, you could develop opportunities related to your major as well. For example, if you are aiming for a career in medicine, you could get certified for something that gives you a steady paycheck instead of just volunteering hospital hours.
I hope this helps for now! All the best to you!
KP
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Adeola Raji
Academic Research/Consultation
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Ede, Osun, Nigeria
Updated
Adeola’s Answer
Hey Hillary,
Being a student doesn’t mean you have to wait until graduation to start earning. There are plenty of ways to make real money while still focusing on school, but it usually requires planning, consistency, and smart time management. Here’s what I recommend:
Student Money-Making Guidelines
Step 1: Assess Your Skills (1 Day)
Make a list of things you’re good at:
Academic strengths (math, science, languages)
Creative skills (writing, design, photography, video editing)
Practical skills (social media, tech help, tutoring)
Highlight 2–3 skills you could monetize quickly.
Step 2: Pick 1–2 Main Income Streams (1 Week)
Freelancing: Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer
Tutoring: Preply, local students, or online groups
Selling Products: Etsy, Instagram, local marketplaces
Part-Time Job/Internship: Campus job or weekend gig
Microtasks: Swagbucks, Clickworker, Mechanical Turk
Tip: Start with one main stream and one secondary, just to test the waters.
Step 3: Create a Weekly Schedule
Time Slot Task
Morning Classes/Study
Afternoon Freelance work / tutoring sessions
Evening Personal projects / content creation
Friday Weekly review: check earnings, adjust goals
Weekend Part-time job or extra gigs. Treat your earning time like a mini-job—be consistent and professional.
Step 4: Weekly Mini Goals
Freelancing: Send 3–5 proposals per week
Tutoring: Reach out to 2–3 potential clients
Sales: Post 2–3 items online
Content creation: Plan 1–2 posts/videos per week
Step 5: Track Income and Time
Keep a simple spreadsheet:
Column 1: Source of income
Column 2: Hours spent
Column 3: Earnings
Review every Friday during your “strategic me meeting.” This helps you see what’s working and where to focus.
Step 6: Reinvest & Scale
Use some of your earnings to improve skills: buy courses, software, or materials for your gigs.
As you get better, increase rates or take on bigger projects.
Step 7: Stay Balanced
Don’t compromise grades your main “asset” right now is your education.
Being a student doesn’t mean you have to wait until graduation to start earning. There are plenty of ways to make real money while still focusing on school, but it usually requires planning, consistency, and smart time management. Here’s what I recommend:
Student Money-Making Guidelines
Step 1: Assess Your Skills (1 Day)
Make a list of things you’re good at:
Academic strengths (math, science, languages)
Creative skills (writing, design, photography, video editing)
Practical skills (social media, tech help, tutoring)
Highlight 2–3 skills you could monetize quickly.
Step 2: Pick 1–2 Main Income Streams (1 Week)
Freelancing: Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer
Tutoring: Preply, local students, or online groups
Selling Products: Etsy, Instagram, local marketplaces
Part-Time Job/Internship: Campus job or weekend gig
Microtasks: Swagbucks, Clickworker, Mechanical Turk
Tip: Start with one main stream and one secondary, just to test the waters.
Step 3: Create a Weekly Schedule
Time Slot Task
Morning Classes/Study
Afternoon Freelance work / tutoring sessions
Evening Personal projects / content creation
Friday Weekly review: check earnings, adjust goals
Weekend Part-time job or extra gigs. Treat your earning time like a mini-job—be consistent and professional.
Step 4: Weekly Mini Goals
Freelancing: Send 3–5 proposals per week
Tutoring: Reach out to 2–3 potential clients
Sales: Post 2–3 items online
Content creation: Plan 1–2 posts/videos per week
Step 5: Track Income and Time
Keep a simple spreadsheet:
Column 1: Source of income
Column 2: Hours spent
Column 3: Earnings
Review every Friday during your “strategic me meeting.” This helps you see what’s working and where to focus.
Step 6: Reinvest & Scale
Use some of your earnings to improve skills: buy courses, software, or materials for your gigs.
As you get better, increase rates or take on bigger projects.
Step 7: Stay Balanced
Don’t compromise grades your main “asset” right now is your education.
Phill Pezo
Industrial Design
103
Answers
Nutley, New Jersey
Updated
Phill’s Answer
Hey Hillary,
It is great to hear that you are looking to earn some money while studying. This is something can be challenging but totally manageable. It will not only earn you money, but give you experience and time management skills. There are a few ways you can go about earning money as a student.
First, try gaining some employment near campus. The closer you are, the easier it will be to get to school and work. See if there are any student job opportunities at your school. Apply to everywhere near your school. This can be both during the week and weekends. Something that can be flexible with the fact that you are in school would be best.
Second, you can try to find a job that you can work from home. This can even end up being a paid internship. See what is available online using job searching websites as well as general web searches. This way you will not have to take time to travel to your work.
You can also start a little side business on the weekends. Anything from tutoring, dog walking, lawn watering/garden care, etc. This will allow you to be your own boss and choose your own work. To find clients, start off by posting flyers and business cards at stores and pinup boards near your home/campus.
It is important to stay persistent and to do your best!
Best of luck on your journey!
It is great to hear that you are looking to earn some money while studying. This is something can be challenging but totally manageable. It will not only earn you money, but give you experience and time management skills. There are a few ways you can go about earning money as a student.
First, try gaining some employment near campus. The closer you are, the easier it will be to get to school and work. See if there are any student job opportunities at your school. Apply to everywhere near your school. This can be both during the week and weekends. Something that can be flexible with the fact that you are in school would be best.
Second, you can try to find a job that you can work from home. This can even end up being a paid internship. See what is available online using job searching websites as well as general web searches. This way you will not have to take time to travel to your work.
You can also start a little side business on the weekends. Anything from tutoring, dog walking, lawn watering/garden care, etc. This will allow you to be your own boss and choose your own work. To find clients, start off by posting flyers and business cards at stores and pinup boards near your home/campus.
It is important to stay persistent and to do your best!
Best of luck on your journey!
shendreda franklin
Customer Care Supervisor
1
Answer
Stockton, California
Updated
shendreda’s Answer
While studying, you can find part-time jobs that fit your school schedule. You can also try selling items online through platforms like Facebook Marketplace, where millions of people can see what you have to offer.
MANAHIL Mujtaba
Student
19
Answers
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Updated
MANAHIL’s Answer
Hi!
It's smart of you to think about earning money early on. As a student, here are a few real and practical ways to earn:
1. Freelancing: Use skills like writing, design, or coding on platforms like Upwork or Fiverr.
2. Part-Time Jobs: Local jobs in retail, food service, or admin work offer flexibility and experience.
3. Tutoring: Help other students in subjects you’re strong in either locally or online.
4. Campus Jobs: Many schools offer paid roles tailored to student schedules.
5. Online Opportunities: Try content creation, reselling, or launching a small side hustle.
Choose something that builds both income and experience and always watch out for scams. Real opportunities require real effort.
Manahil
It's smart of you to think about earning money early on. As a student, here are a few real and practical ways to earn:
1. Freelancing: Use skills like writing, design, or coding on platforms like Upwork or Fiverr.
2. Part-Time Jobs: Local jobs in retail, food service, or admin work offer flexibility and experience.
3. Tutoring: Help other students in subjects you’re strong in either locally or online.
4. Campus Jobs: Many schools offer paid roles tailored to student schedules.
5. Online Opportunities: Try content creation, reselling, or launching a small side hustle.
Choose something that builds both income and experience and always watch out for scams. Real opportunities require real effort.
Manahil