9 Ways to Save Money as a Student

Use your student card - The single most important tip on this list of how to save money as a student is to make the most of your student card.

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Set a budget - Make the most of special offers - It’s always important to set yourself a budget to keep your spending under control.

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Make the most of special offers - When doing your food shopping, don't forget to look out for special offers..

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Buy second-hand - Often buying something brand new is unnecessary when there are plenty of options to get it a lot cheaper second-hand!

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Go thrift shopping - Similarly, thrift (or charity) shops are a great way to save money as a student, and you can pick up everything from jackets to classic novels cheaply.

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Cooking with Friends - instead of just cooking for yourself all the time, why not get together with friends to cook for a group?

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Use the library - It may seem obvious, but the library is a great way to read for free. You can avoid buying some of your less essential course books.

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Put money aside - Each time you get a big sum of money, take some out – maybe about 10% – and put it to one side.

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Shop around - When making big purchases, always check to see where the best prices are. This applies to everything from gas and electricity suppliers to gadgets and technology.

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