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21 Ways for College Students to Earn Extra Cash

Earning enough cash to pay bills, rent and college expenses, with a little extra spending money to help you enjoy your time in college, isn't as hard as it seems. Plenty of moneymaking opportunities are out there for you to capitalize on between your studies; they come with the perk of no long-term commitment and, in most cases, let you set your own hours.

Some are good for a fast buck, while others could turn into consistent streams of income. Find out which cash-generating ideas could work best for you.

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Stop letting your used textbooks collect dust on the shelf and start selling them online. and make it easy for you to make some money back on the $200 textbook

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