Money-Saving Tips For College Students

Tuesday, March 1, 2005

Baldim Money-Saving Tips For College Students @ (NAPSA)—Afrequently heard lament among parentsof college students is “How are we going to pay for all this stuff?” A recently completed study by Multimedia Research of parents and students offers these interesting moneysaving suggestions. Spending money from parents: Send only on thefirst of the month so students learn to budget to have funds left at the month’s end. Meals: Don’t choose yourcollege’s expensive three-meal-a-day option. Most students skip one meal a day and dine out with friends. Computers: PC manufacturers offer students discountsat college bookstores. Check out fully warranted, refurbished machines from companies such as Dell. Printers: Laser machines are available for under $100, so students should have one for quality reports. Save up to 90 percent on replacing empty toner cartridges by buyingfill-it-yourself toner refill kits from www.ReChargX.com or www.TonerRefillKits.com. Textbooks: Buy used texts from other students or online but get the right editions. Prepaid charge cards for emergencies: Just contact www.creditcards.com. Parent visiting: Attend Parent Weekend thefirst year, then reassess if visiting your student at another time (when hotel prices are not at a premium) might be advisable. Following these tips will earn both parents and students a good grade in money management.

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