by Linda Correli

Money is something that is difficult to get, but easy to get rid of. However, if you are smart about handling your money, you can get through college or university paying less and making more.

While studying, the main source of income for you is your scholarship and some sum of money from your parents for your minor expenses. However, we all know that this is not enough to survive. The most realistic and easy way to earn some extra money is to get a grant or find a part time job.

Your college or university can you grants based on your academic performance. To get good grades is an easy way to get tidy sum of money at the end of the semester. However, to earn money in such a way takes time, persistence and a lot of efforts. Grants range from $1,200 for an A+ to 300 for a C-. Not bad really.

Besides, this way of getting money has a lot of pros. You not only get money, but heaps of knowledge in addition. Bear in mind rather hackneyed saying "Knowledge is power". Knowledge will never be a heavy burden to you and probably some day you'll take lots of benefits from it.

Another efficient, commonly utilized way of earning money is finding a part-time job. Many students took an advantage of earning money this way. Really, it has a lot of merits:

• You gain financial independence, so you can command your finances in the way you like and relieve your parents from the financial burdens.
• It helps you apply your knowledge in practice, realize yourself and feel more confident and mature.
• It is a great experience for your future job. It helps you understand the real value of money and gives you the insight into what the work is about.
• You penetrate into the adults' world and foster a sense of competition.
• It makes your life more colorful and is good for your personal development.
• You get acquainted with new interesting people and study from them.
• You get a roll of hard-earned money and can be proud of yourself.