Introduction
You
might have heard of the phrase "spending your college years in debt"
and thought, "Yeah, right." But if there's one thing that most
college students can agree on, it's that they're going to be in debt for years
after graduation. So what do you do when there's nothing left but student
loans? If you've got a degree and some savings but not much else going for you
at the moment, here are some ways that people have found success making money
online:
Take online surveys
Online
surveys are a great way to earn some extra cash. They can be easy and
convenient, but you need to know what you're getting into before signing up for
one.
What
is an online survey?
Online
surveys are quick (usually just a couple of minutes) and easy ways for
companies or organizations to learn more about their customers' needs and
preferences. Most websites will allow you to take part in different types of
surveys, including demographic studies, product testing, opinion polls and even
behavioral research like social media panels. Some sites even offer paid
opportunities such as participant pools where members receive points based on
how much they complete each week or month—and these points can be redeemed at
random prizes!
Sell photos
Selling
photos online is a great way to make money.
There
are many sites where you can sell your photos, including Shutterstock,
iStockphoto and Fotolia. You can also find jobs at these websites or set up
your own store on one of them with the right equipment and software.
If
you're looking for a full-time job that will allow you to work from home
without any additional costs, consider selling on sites like Etsy or
TopCatsPhotoShop
Pay What You Want (PWYW/Name Your Own
Price) tools
PWYW
is a simple concept: you pay what you want for the item or service. The key to
PWYW is that the seller doesn't have to make any money off of your purchase.
This can be especially appealing for artists who want their work sold at a
reduced price, musicians who don't mind selling their music for free on
Bandcamp, and writers who are happy to give away their books in exchange for
reviews from readers.
There
are two main types of PWYW tools: those that allow users to set their own
prices (like Gumroad), and those that automatically adjust prices based on
demand (like 99Designs). Both work well if used correctly; however, we'll focus
on 99Designs here because it offers more options than other similar apps—and
because it's one of our favorite places where college students can earn extra
cash!
Become an online tutor
If
you enjoy helping people and want to earn some extra cash, becoming an online
tutor is a great option. Teaching others how to do things on the Internet can
be profitable, as there are many people who are looking for tutorials or advice
on certain topics.
- What is an
online tutor?
Online
tutors have the ability to help students with their homework assignments and
other schoolwork. They often work in groups of up to four students per session
and receive payment via PayPal or its credit card processor, PaymentWall
(formerly known as eWay). Other forms of compensation may include gift cards or
even tuition discounts at certain colleges/universities where they teach
classes!
- How do I
become one?
There
are several ways that you could go about becoming an online tutor:
- Googling
"online tutoring" yields thousands upon thousands of results;
however most of these websites require that you pay upfront before
providing any services whatsoever so make sure not all websites listed
here are legitimate because some sites just want your money without
providing anything in return!
Write online
You
can make money writing online. There are plenty of ways to do this, but the
most popular options include blogging and social media.
Blogging
is a great way to build an audience and get your name out there for future
clients or employers who may want to hire you. Some people even use blogs as a
platform for creating e-books or white papers (essays written about a topic).
Social
media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn also offer
opportunities for earning money through sponsored posts on other person's
pages; this type of work requires some basic skills such as researching topics
related to what you want to write about before posting anything relevant so
that it will be seen by those who care enough about these subjects (or at least
read enough posts) so they'll respond positively when they see yours instead!
Transcribe
- You can make
money transcribing audio files, which is a great way to earn money while
you're in college.
- To get
started, you'll need to download the free software called Audacity and
then sign up for an account at the site TranscribeMe. Once that's done,
click on the "Audio" tab on their homepage and select from one
of their categories: news or interviews; music or podcasts (these are
typically longer recordings than those mentioned above); movies; TV shows;
audiobooks (like books with spoken word).
- Once your job
has been selected, click "Start Project." It'll take some time
before it finishes running — depending on how many files there are in each
category — so be patient! When finished processing all jobs within a
particular category at once (which can take up to an hour), send them over
via their website so they know what they need next week's batch of
transcriptionists will be working on next week as well
Get paid to play video games
If
you want to make money by playing video games, it's important to know the kinds
of games that pay well. The best way is to find a game that pays out in real
cash or gift cards and stick with it.
You
should also be sure to check out the requirements for each game before signing
up. Some require payment as soon as you complete your first level while others
allow you time after finishing a level before asking for payment.
Once
you've found something fun and profitable, start streaming on Twitch or YouTube
Gaming (both are free) so viewers can see what kind of experience they're
getting from their favorite streamer!
Write Kindle eBooks and publish them on
Amazon.com
You
can also publish your own eBooks and earn royalties from them. It's a great way
to make money writing, but if you want to be more successful with this method,
it's important to find a niche market for your work.
You
can also create eBooks for other people who want their books published by
Amazon. This is known as self-publishing and is an excellent way for students
looking for extra income while they're in college or university (or even high
school).
There are lots of ways for college
students to make money online.
There
are lots of ways for college students to make money online. Some of these ways
are easy, some are hard, but all of them have their own unique benefits and
drawbacks.
Some
of the most common ways for college students to make money online include:
- Writing
articles and blogs for websites that pay per word or per post (like
UpWork). This is one of the easiest jobs out there because you can write
whatever you want as long as it's good content. You'll also get paid
monthly over time — great if you're looking for steady income!
- Blogging on
platforms like WordPress where anyone can publish their own blog posts
without having to go through an editor first before publishing anything
else at all."
Conclusion
As you can see, there are lots of ways for college students to make money online. There are also many sites that will help you make money doing things other than just taking surveys or selling photos. If none of these options appeal to you, then consider the following: get paid to play video games; write Kindle eBooks and publish them on Amazon.com; become an online tutor; write online tutorials/blogs; take online classes via MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses); do freelance work on jobs such as proofreading, research etc.; develop apps for iPhone or Android smartphones which help people find places nearby when they travel outside their home country or state (e.g., Google Maps app). You’ll need some technical knowledge along with a good understanding of the business world before embarking upon any entrepreneurial venture so start thinking about these possibilities now!