5 easy ways to save money at school
Start paying off those loans now
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Start paying off those loans now
Put the money you would have spent onto a prepaid credit card so you decide whether to spend $7 on cold chicken fingers in the caf or cold cuts and buns at the grocery store
It’s no secret: Used books are cheaper than new ones. But buying books one edition out are an even better deal. Check with your instructors to make sure you’re not missing key information
Recent figures suggest as much as $15 million in Canadian bursaries goes unclaimed each year. Find them and apply. Sometimes a half-page letter is all you need to earn $500 or more
Many places on or near campus offer discounts for students. And many off-campus too. Air Canada offers its Student Pass, which gives students six pre-paid flights at a reduced price, so they can visit home through the year
Got a part-time job? You can start paying the interest on your student loans while you’re still in school. Even $100 a month will save you thousands down the road
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