Being a student is tough on the brain and on the wallet. Here’s some tips to help you save some money, so you can concentrate on studying!

• Check your campus for recreational activities – see if your campus has gym or fitness facilities, join a varsity team, or cultural club. Some campuses even screen free movies!
• Check everywhere to see if you qualify for a student discount – movie theatres, public transportation, museums and art galleries typically give discounts if you show your student card
• Banks usually have special banking plans for students
• Live with your parents and commute to school
• Take food and snacks with you to avoid buying vending machine fare
• Make your own coffee at home and bring it in a reusable container
• Take public transportation or bike to school
• Check your local dollarstore and/or budget retailer for your school supplies
• Buy secondhand – clothes and binders, and anything else you can find
• Buy used textbooks – check local used textbook stores, Craigslist, and postings around your school (only buy used at your campus bookstore if you can’t get it elsewhere, they still charge more than other places)
• Instead of spending money on long distance calls, try Skype, MSN messenger, or emails
• Apply for every scholarship, bursary, and grant you can – never turn down an opportunity at free money!