It’s that time of year again: Thousands of college students are returning to campus, looking for another year of education. Of course, college tuition is expensive, and there are other costs associated with attending university. No matter the costs, though, there are ways to save money. Here are 5 ways you can save money as a college student:

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Many people dream of becoming a millionaire. But why stop there? Why not dream a bit bigger and shoot for billionaire status?
If that’s your goal, then you might be interested in this list of the top US universities in terms the number of graduates to have become billionaires (in parentheses).

Several years ago, I decided to take advantage of an opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in business. I had been working in finance for a while, and as someone who believes in lifelong education, I figured it wouldn’t hurt to obtain an MBA. I took the relatively unpopular route of pursuing a degree where the instruction takes place online.

In another month or so, many students will start attending fall semester college courses. Some will be going as full-time students, hoping to graduate with their degrees as soon as possible. Some will be going part-time, balancing other obligations along with their academic responsibilities. Others are simply going back to school for their own personal satisfaction.
Everyone, though, would love to get their education cheaper if possible. Besides hunting for scholarships (which is a must), I wanted to share two ways to significantly cut down on college expenses.