14 Ways To Make Uni Life Cheaper

University: the best years of your life and some of the toughest years on your wallet. Heavy workloads can mean no time for a job, so here are some alternative ways to earn and save cash while at uni.

1. Take awesome notes in class and sell them to needy peers.

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There's bound to be plenty of slackers who slept through a semester's worth of classes.

2. Sell your hair online.

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Yes, it's a real thing and can make you big bucks, despite how unsettling it may seem.

3. Share your meals with friends.

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Nobody wants to eat less but nobody wants to be destitute, either. At least you won't have to worry so much about bikini season.

4. Train your cat to be a YouTube sensation.

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Fluffy could make you a small fortune through sponsorship and talk show appearances.

5. Set aside a weekly "going out" budget.

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And don't go over it!

6. Forego the occasional party in favour of a babysitting job.

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That's two birds with one stone! You're saving money by not going out and you're making money, too. You're also learning how to take care of another human, so perhaps that's actually three birds.

7. Volunteer for paid on-campus research studies.

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These can be sweet gigs: money in exchange for a survey or study that's often enjoyable. Perhaps stay away from "medical trials," though.

8. Start a cover band and rent yourself out for parties.

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Make sure you know every word to "Land Down Under" if you're going to play any uni party, though.

9. Tell your friends that you'll clean their entire house for less than a professional cleaner.

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Yeah, it's gross and you don't really want to do it, but neither do your buddies. Cleaning can be totally therapeutic and you'll feel accomplished afterwards (and richer!)

10. Car pool to share the cost of parking on campus.

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A car space at university can be pricey these days, as can public transport. Splitting the cost with your mates could save you a lot of cash.

11. Use the "designated driver" status to your advantage.

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Charge your friends a flat fee to drive them wherever they want all night.

12. Offer to water your rich neighbours' plants while they're on holiday.

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It's simple, it's outdoors, it's paid and it's exercise. Well, sort of. You're standing up, right?

13. Open an Etsy store and sell your crafts or old clothing online.

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Don't deprive the world of your talents! Don't deprive yourself of potential earnings!

14. Organise an amazing party and charge cover.

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Then reap the profits.

There are plenty of ways to make extra cash at university, but the best way to save it is with CommBank's Student Options. Whether it's an everyday bank account or a high-interest online savings account, CommBank is looking out for uni students with discounts across a range of banking products.