Colleges can be very expensive, so when you’re in college there can be little money to go around.

The first way to save money in college is to buy pre-owned furniture and school supplies. Such things include a bed, refrigerator and desk for your dorm. This could save you hundreds of dollars that you could spend somewhere else. And books can be cheaper when bought used also. On average, you could spend up to a thousand dollars on college textbooks annually. This can be avoided if textbooks are purchased on Amazon.com or other resale book sites and stores.

A second way is to have multiple roommates and split the cost of necessities and bills. This can make living expenses cheaper for you.

The third tip to save in college is to use on-campus services. This includes fitness centers, tutoring and writing centers. Instead of leaving your college campus to use certain services, stay on-campus and receive the services for free.

Asking for student discounts can also assist you in cutting back.