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Easy Ways To Set Student Budgets And Make Your Pocket Money Last
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Easy Ways To Set Student Budgets And Make Your Pocket Money Last

Money Matters EditorBy Money Matters Editor28 December 20143 Comments3 Mins Read
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A student budget is very important, especially, if you are a college or university student.

As a student, you know you have a limited amount of money to live off each semester and if proper care is not taken, you will end up being penniless before your school terms end.

Even if you receive financial aid, scholarships, or you have a part-time job, you still have to find a way to make your money last longer.

Student budgets tips and money management

saving money through student budgets

Budgeting has its challenges when you are living off very limited resources. Typically, you will receive a large chunk of money and you will be responsible for managing your own money so that it lasts from the start of the semester to the finish.

If you are trying to avoid the end-of-semester crunch, there are ways to make your money last. Below are some tips to consider when you are creating a semester-long budget:

Create a detailed student budget and stick with it

You need to know how much and how often you will be receiving income. If you have been awarded scholarships, financial aid, or you will be earning a bi-weekly check, write down how much money you will receive.

SEE ALSO: How Young People Can Organise Their Personal Finance

After you figure your income, make a list of all of the fixed costs you will have. This includes your tuition, your housing expenses, and utilities. You will then need to calculate your discretionary expenses.

This includes the cost of food, books, course materials, clothing, laundry, entertainment, gas, or transportation.

Postgraduate students

Add both of the columns. Now you can determine just how much you might have leftover or where you might need to limit yourself if your income is lower than your expenses.

How students can save money on their expenses

It is never easy to live off a very limited amount of money. When your income is lower than your expenses, something has to give.

SEE ALSO: Few Things To Consider Before Taking A University Admission Offer

You will have to find a way to either increase your income or lower your expenses. See our tips on smart and effective ways to budget your college expenses and yourself in a good shape financially.

keeping your money save

Generally speaking, student finance is usually not enough but it is much easier to lower your expenses when you are living a student life.

If you are renting an apartment, look for roommates who will pay a portion of the rent and the utilities.

This can save you a lot of money and make your money stretch further.

Another way to reduce your expenses is to limit your entertainment fund. There are plenty of free activities at the college that will keep you entertained. Eating out can be expensive.

If you want to try delicious foods, consider inviting your friends over for a potluck. You can save money on food and try a ton of new meals.

It is possible to make it through your student career on a limited budget if you take the time to budget and manage your money.

Always stick to your budget or you can quickly land yourself in hot water.

 

 

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