Be Creative Pool your resources and offer a service that others need. When I was in college, a group of girls cooked every night for various sports teams and were paid by the week. Offer to type (not write) papers, tutor, or clean apartments.

Resident Assistant While this is usually a job reserved for upperclassmen, becoming a resident assistant has its perks. First and foremost, an RA is usually given free housing in return for their services (which can be a huge perk depending on how much room and board is). Resident assistants are typically required to hold monthly meetings with their residents, enforce rules, and serve as a counselor and mediator.

Babysitting Okay, it is certainly not the most ideal job in college but it most likely will pay better than most on-campus jobs. It’s a much needed commodity to working parents and many will pay top dollar for top babysitters. Check the job board on campus or the school newspaper for parents who want a regular mature college student to watch their kids. Many jobs are after school, which frees up your day for classes and most kids go to bed early, giving you time to study and do homework.

Multi-Level MarketingM Multi-level marketing (or MLM) is getting bigger and becoming more popular for good reason: there is a lot of money in it. Companies sell MLM leads to find individuals interested in becoming involved in various aspects of multi-level marketing. Do some research to find out what MLM products you could get passionate about and see yourself selling.

Wait Staff Working as a server at a local restaurant is another option; many offer flexible schedules and good money when you factor in tips. In addition, it’s a great part-time job and entails meeting lots of new people.