Cut down expenses as a part-time student

5 things you can do to bring down the cost component.

13:04 03 December 2014

Life in campus is all about spending money and gaining knowledge. You can get a headache especially with the escalated fees if you are a part time student. However, there are some ways to save some cash on your expenses and fees as well. 

 

Here are some of them.

 

Go for a course that you can afford. With various courses in record some will require more fees than others, so go for the one you can easily find the money for. 

 

Pay per module. A part-time student should consider paying per course or module rather than paying fees per year. Most part-time students even end up missing classes and certain exams when they find out they cannot make it. So just pay for modules and exams since this will be cheaper.

 

Go for a loan. In most countries, loans and grants are provided to help the student personally. You can apply for such a loan or grant to assist you pay your fees and also get some more for your pocket money. Loans will have to be paid back after you get fulltime employment unlike grants, which are offered for free. You could also get help from interested parties including relatives and family.

 

Strive to get scholarships. School fees and other presents are also provided to the best students. Getting a scholarship from your school is also very easy. You will just have to be the best and top of your class, this way; it is very easy to get hold of a scholarship. Maintaining a good academic track record and behavior is also paramount to a way of earning a scholarship.

 

Look to get an extra job. Even though you are a part-time student, you cannot lack space for something extra. Do not just rely on your one job; engage yourself in extra services and consider other ways of making money.