Reduce College Debt

Make Money Online to Pay for College

2009-09-30T22:46:00.000-07:00

I can make money while I am on the internet?

Yes! Statistics show that 33% of college students spend more than 11 hours per week on the internet. With the cost of college tuition rising and given the general nature and stereotype of the "poor college student", why not get paid to do something you already do? Once you get started making money online during college, you just won't want to stop. Because of your awesome network of friends in college you may also be able to refer a bunch of them to a few of the programs you find below - resulting in even more mony and online earnings for you!

Listed below are some very practical ways for college students to make some money online. You will not get rich righ away, if at all. But if you are willing to work hard and put some time, effort, and originality into the following projects then you will have a good chance at success.

Get Paid to Write Online
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HubPages
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Homework = $$$

I am not telling you to sell your homework and papers here. I have to keep things ethical. (However, whether or not you choose to is your business...)

You know those papers your professors love to assign you? You can turn those into some cash by publishing them online You can also turn your slide show presentations into cash as well. There are a small community of websites on the internet which will share their revenue with people who will publish content with them. I have listed a two below.

HubPages - Users can publish articles (hubs) about whatever topic they want. The can include different types of advertisements and get a cut of the earnings from the advertisements. For more detailed information on how HubPages works, see this Guide to HubPages.

Bukisa - Users can publish articles, how-tos, slide shows, videos, and soon will be able to post photos as well. Users are given money based on the amount of views that their content gets. Another draw to the site is that they have a two tiered referral system that allows users to earn when their friends join! The earning potential for this one is HUGE! If you do a lot of writing, promote it well, recieve lots of views, and invite your dorm friends to join you could make quite a bit of money. For more in depth information check into this Guide to Bukisa.

Advertising Space - After your hub is published advertisments may be placed in this space. Please note, it can take some time after you publish for the ads to match the content of your hub.

A Few More Ideas...

Start A Website - If you have a little bit of internet know-how, you can make a lot of money by starting a website. There is a couple up in Canada who make over $100,000 off of their website per month, and they are the only employees! Starting a website is easier than you may think, and can be done for less than $10! All you need is an idea and some time. For more information on starting a website, take a look at the Get A Website Guide.

Sell Stuff - You can start an on campus service for other students and sell their unwanted things on eBay, Amazon, and Craigslist for a commission. Many students don't want to, or can't, take the time of day to list their unwanted things for sale on the internet. If you do it for them, you both can make a little money. If you don't want to sell other people's stuff, sell your own! If you are good at a particular craft you can sell your services (freelance), or products to those who may need them. You can also advertise yourself and services for free on Craigslist.

The Possibilities are Endless

There really are no restrictions when it comes to making money online (just keep it legal). There many more ways to earn online that I didn't even touch here. Getting paid to write and search is just the start. Other websites will pay users to take pictures, post in forums, answer questions - like I said, the possibilities are endless. The best advice I can give, is to not get involved in too many programs. Choose 1 - 3 programs and focus intesively on them. Once they are built to the point where you think you can join another one, then do so and increase you earnings!

I would love to hear which of these methods work for you, and what you are doing to make money to pay for college - just leave a comment!.

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2009-06-03T22:31:00.000-07:00

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Make Money Online to Pay for College

2009-02-20T10:36:00.000-08:00

Check out a great article about making money online to pay for college. There are some very practical tips and ideas in here, and anyone with a computer can do it. Enjoy.

Make Money Online to Pay for College

4 Websites That Will Help you Pay for College

2009-01-20T20:56:00.000-08:00

1) Buzzfund.com - BuZZfund is relatively new on the scene, but has a revolutionary idea. In essence, it allows college students to post personal profiles online and interact with other college students who are seeking some funds to pay for college. On the other end, there are donors who can review the profiles of college students and donate e-scholarships to them if they feel so inclined.

2) Fastwebs.com - Fastwebs is basically a website which compiles scholarships from various associations and corporations so that students have to search and hunt all over for them. They make it very easy to apply for scholarships, and also give away money and free music downloads to users who invite their friends to join Fastwebs.

3) Upromise.com - Upromise is a shopping portal which allows users to earn a percentage back for college each time they buy something from participating stores and brands. They also offer a credit card option which will put 1% of all monies spent into the uPromise college savings account. Once users earn enough, they can transfer the balance into a 529 College Savings account or can connect their balance to their Sallie Mae loans to help pay for them.

4)Virgin Money - Sir Richard Branson has done it again! This time he put together a nifty little site that allows friends and family members of college students to loan money to the student. This saves the student money because the interest rate is much lower than that of a commercial loan. And, because it is done throught the Virgin Money system, friends and family members don't need to worry about getting paid back.

BuzzFund Information

2008-12-29T20:17:00.000-08:00

I know there are a lot of people out there looking for some solid information about BuzzFund. Most people want to know if BuzzFund works, if anyone has received money from BuzzFund, or if BuzzFund is some kind of scam. I am going to attempt to give you some information about BuzzFund based on my research, what I know, and what the BuzzFund website says.

First of all, BuzzFund is a website where students can sign up for a profile and fill in information about themselves such as what college they go to, what their major is, what they enjoy doing, etc. All of the students info is posted in its own web pages. My personal profile happens to be located at http://buzzfund.com/ethan. Users can then use their personal profile link to invite other students to join BuzzFund, or solicit donors. BuzzFund also has a place where donors can sign up and view the profiles of the students. Depending on the information in the profile and the feelings of the donor, the donor can then give money to the student to pay for college.

Buzzfund is not a scam. The owner is a genuine guy who really wants to see college students be able to afford an education which will allow them to live more successful lives. BuzzFund's founders name is Jim Airdo, and he can be found by searching that name on FaceBook. I am friends with Jim on FaceBook, and he really is a genuine guy who wants to revolutionize the way that students pay for college.

I personally have not yet received any "e-scholarships" or donations from BuzzFund yet. However, that is partly my fault as I have not been actively promoting my BuzzFund profile. There are incentives given to users who promote their profile and recruit others to join. These prizes include iPods and e-scholarship money. In order for people to start getting money and e-scholarships from BuzzFund, I think that they are going to need some more press coverage and advertising/marketing to be done. I think that they are off to a good start, and I think the idea has some really good potential. It will be interesting to see how things turn out when more donors begin to sign up.

When people ask, "does BuzzFund work?", the answer is a resounding yes! I may not have recieved any money yet, but the site is functioning flawlessly and someone out there is going to walk away with a new iPod and some money to pay for college. BuzzFund also has a really great and informative forum where users can bounce around ideas and chat with eachother.

I hope my research and experience with BuzzFund allows you to know a little more about BuzzFund. I highly recommending joining. You sure won't get any money from BuzzFund if you don't try!

Make Money Online to Pay for College

2008-12-10T17:36:00.000-08:00

If you are in college and don't have time to go out and get a job but do have a little extra time to spend online, then you might want to read this article which talks about some great ways to make money online to pay for college.

Reduce College Debt - Understanding Loans

2008-12-05T13:02:00.001-08:00

Many college students are overwhelmed when they look at their college bills and loan statements because they see financial jargon such as Subsidized or Unsubsidized loans, variable rate interest, fixed rate interest, etc.

The next time you look over your statement remember these terms and understand what they mean by reading the definitions and explanations below.

1) Subsidized - The loans interest has been subsidized by the government. This means that the government will pay the interest on the loan while the student is still in school. Once the student is out of school the interest then must be paid by the student.

2) Unsubsidized - This is the opposite of subsidized. The government granted a loan, but will not carry the interest. The interest on these loans is still smaller than that of commercial loans, but nonetheless must be paid while the student is still in school.

3) Variable Rate Interest - The interest rate of the loan is subject to change (either going up or down).

4) Fixed Interest Rate - The interest rate will remain the same over the full term of the loan.

Now that you understand these terms, you can definitely understand your next loan statement and be smarter about how you choose to pay for college and what loan types are right for you!

Reduce College Debt by Spending Less

2008-12-01T06:02:00.000-08:00

Not many college students think about starting a budget, but a budget is one very effective way to reduce college debt. For more information on budgeting to reduce college debt, visit this very helpful guide to Basic Budgeting for College Students.

BuZZfund

2008-11-23T17:34:00.000-08:00

BuzzFund is a great new website which is aiming to change the way that students pay for college.

Buzzfund lets college students sign up for a profile and show their current information and tuition costs, and then allows donors to browse their pages and give them an eScholarship.

For more information, visit BuzzFund!

Reduce College Debt - Find Scholarships

2008-11-18T13:00:00.000-08:00

One great way to reduce college debt is to find scholarships. There are many organizations and companies out there that hold contests and other competitions for scholarships. If you would like to reduce your college debt with scholarships, check out Fastwebs. At Fastwebs you can find almost any scholarship available, and helpful tips on choosing colleges as well. Fastwebs also offers a section about colleges and links to them if you are still looking.

Reduce College Debt - Do Odd Jobs

2008-11-14T22:32:00.000-08:00

Many college students are taking full 15 credit semesters. Many are cramming in 18 to 21 credits to minimize total time spent at college. Taking a full schedule leaves students with little to no time to go out, find a job, and work. Thanks to odd jobs, students have not need to look for a "real job".

Reducing college debt by doing odd jobs has never been easier. With the advent of classified ad websites like Craigslist it is easy to find odd jobs to do. You name it, someone will pay you to do it. There are a whole lot of people out there looking for a good house cleaning, a good yard raking, a lawn mowing, or moving help. Not all of the jobs are physical labor either. Some people need help building websites. Some business need help using different office software. When it comes to odd jobs, take a look at yourself and consider your strengths. Then, find some odd jobs that fit in with your strengths. Odd jobs can become somewhat steady as well, depending on job performance.

One extra secret - When looking for odd jobs on Craigslist, search the "gigs" section for keywords - Brand Ambassador or Promotional Models and Marketers. These jobs are typically no longer than a weekend long, but will pay outgoing people up to $30 to hand out free things and represent a company to the public.

Recap:
1) Get on Craigslist.com
2) Find Odd Jobs.
3) Reduce your College Debt.

Reduce College Debt - Get a Job

2008-11-09T21:26:00.000-08:00

One great way to reduce college debt is to get a job. However, schedules do not always allow for that to happen. If you are considering getting a job to reduce your college debt, there are a few things for you to consider. Find helpful tips and and see if you are ready to try to balance a job with your studies. Read this article: College Jobs - Know Your Options.

Fight Rising College Costs

2008-11-01T22:59:00.000-07:00

College students of this generation are facing rising tuition costs. Check out the 10 Ways you can reduce college debt starting today!

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2008-10-01T12:58:00.000-07:00

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