285 - College is Expensive! 5 Weird Ways to Stretch Your Budget

Who else wishes college was cheaper? Are you barely making ends meet for all you need to survive (or want to do)? Most budget tips take a long time to implement, like extensive meal planning and meal prepping (although yes, that definitely saves money too). But today we discuss 5 budget stretching tips that are QUICK and EASY to fit around your hectic school schedule! These might be unusual, weird ways to save money that you’ve probably never thought of! But what better way to save time and money at the same time!? From managing your income well, to finding scholarships, grants, or even an education award, you’ll learn practical yet unconventional advice that can make a real difference. If college feels costly or overpriced, these out-of-the-box strategies prove you can still be creative with your money. Tune in for advice that’s simple, weird, and surprisingly effective!   Also, want me to find you scholarships for college so you can spend your time applying for them!? :) HEAD TO… calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace to schedule a FREE call with me to find out how!   Related episodes: 203 - 5 Tips to Find an Extra $2200 in Your College Budget! 169 - 5 Tips To Save $400 on Coffee in College (Dave Ramsey Approved!!!) 158 - How to Graduate College with $10,000 to SPARE! Learn About FREE COLLEGE Here... 93 - Can I Really Find Cheap Textbooks Online for Under $50? YES!! 3 Steps to Save Money on Books   Also, join me on... ~ Facebook: Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook ~ Instagram: @moneyandmentalpeace ~ Email: [email protected]   **Get scholarships and pay for college without student loans!**   Are you worried about how to pay for college? Stressed because it’s so expensive? Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don’t apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money?   Welcome fam! This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe even graduate college debt-free!   Hey! I’m Kara, a Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST! I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $10k left over in the bank after graduation. (& btw, my parents weren’t able to help me financially either!)   During school, I was worried about paying for next semester. I couldn’t find scholarships that worked specifically for me, and didn’t know how to get started while juggling homework and keeping up with ALL.THE.THINGS.   But dude, I learned there was a better way! With God’s direction, I tested out of classes, and found the perfect scholarships, grants, internships, and weird budget hacks that helped me go from overwhelmed to debt-free with $10k in the bank–all with God on my side.   ... and I’m here to walk you through this, too.   If you are ready to find scholarships specific to you, learn to manage your money well, and have enough money to kill it at college, this pod is for you!   So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you’ve ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace.   More topics mentioned in this episode: We’ll also talk about quirky lifestyle adjustments like asking your landlord about utilities, choosing to unplug electronics, adjusting your thermostat, or cutting down your electricity bill. You might even save by taking the bus, public transportation, or public transit instead of driving. Plus, we’ll share small hacks like stretching your shampoo or toothpaste further. Enjoy!