EASY WAYS TO EARN MONEY ONLINE AS A STUDENT

EARN MONEY ONLINE AS A STUDENT

There are so many great ways to earn extra money. Knowing where to invest your time may be tricky, especially when balancing studying. Use our handy guide to help discover easy ways to earn money online as a student. From online surveys, becoming a content creator, freelancing projects and more.

Our top easy ways to earn money online as a student

COMPLETE PAID SURVEYS AND ONLINE RESEARCH

 Completing online surveys, research and polls are some of the most popular ways to earn cash online. One benefit is that almost anyone can take part, with no skills necessary. You can earn up to £3 a survey. This may not be a life-changing amount initially but can build up the more surveys you complete.

TOP TIP:  Make sure you opt for reliable surveys. There are so many spam-like surveys out there, so make sure you opt for legitimate websites. A few good ones to try are:

• Branded Surveys an easy-to-use website allowing you to earn cash or gift card rewards.
• One Poll – best known for quick surveys in every topic, taking up to three minutes to complete. You can earn cash or PayPal payments

 REVIEW MUSIC

 Getting paid to listen to music is a thing. Slice The Pie enables you to share your honest opinions on unsigned artists and upcoming TV shows. Simply create an account and away you go.

 SELL YOUR COURSE NOTES

Rather than binning lecture notes you no longer need, you can sell them instead. One thing to bear in mind is that most websites are free to sign-up to but take a small cut of your earnings in return for connecting you with buyers. Here are a few websites to get you started.

• Nexus Notes– upload your handwritten notes to help like-minded students. Typed notes will help boost your earnings
• Stuvia – easily upload your notes and each time your documents are sold, you earn money
• Studypool– allows you to sell lecture notes, past exam papers and study guides

EXPLORE FREELANCING OPPORTUNITIES

Platforms such as Upwork, Fiverr, and Freelancer stand out as digital marketplaces where students can capitalize on their unique skill sets. Whether it be writing, graphic design, coding amongst other talents. This avenue not only offers the flexibility to work around study schedules but also provides a valuable introduction to the professional world building up experience.

SELL YOUR CREATIVE PHOTOS

 If you’re a keen photographer, you can upload your images to Shutterstock or Adobe Stock. Submitting locations or places less photographed can help to beat the competition. Look at Google Trends to see popular search trends.

DE-CLUTTER YOUR WARDROBE

One of our favourite and most satisfying ways to earn easy money.  Vinted is a great app that allows you to easily sell items you no longer use.

AFFILIATE MARKETING: USE YOUR ONLINE INFLUENCE

If you have quite the social following, use this to capitalise on earning. Promoting products in return for revenue is easier than ever, especially if you have an audience a brand wants to connect with. Everyone’s looking for micro-influencers with authentic content and voices. Even simply sharing referral links with your followers can earn money and rewards for your wallet.

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SIGN UP TO BECOME A CONTENT CREATOR

 If social media is your life and you enjoy creating and editing content, sign up to content creator schemes to earn rewards. For example, becoming a Downing Students Content Creator allows you to work on a range of exciting content projects such ‘documenting resident events, a day in the life’ and more. As a thank you, you will earn rewards vouchers as a thank you. Interested? Fill in our form, detailing a bit about you and your interests so that we can assign relevant tasks. Take a look

With some inspiration now under your belt, you can find ways to easily earn money as a student during studies.