Between classes, books, and living expenses – going to college is expensive. College students are often finding creative ways to save a buck – whether it’s ditching the car and riding a bike to class, using the computer at the library, or eating nothing but ramen noodles three times a day – students can get high marks for saving.

But going to college doesn’t mean you have to live off of cans of tuna fish. You can make a few extra bucks to pay for gas, food, and other living expenses – without skipping class. Read on to find out how!

Share your talent and earn a few buck

Maybe you are a coding guru or love to develop new apps? Perhaps you are the creative type that loves to design logos, draw, or write. If you have any talent on the side, consider picking up a few freelance jobs. Reach out to your network of friends or use online websites like Freelancer.com or Upwork to find work. Freelance gigs are flexible, allow you to work on your own time, and can pay well. Just set up a user profile and be sure to respond quickly to any requests.

Love pets?

There are plenty of ways to make a little extra cash hanging around some pretty lovable critters. Use the extra hours in between classes to walk dogs to the park or give them a bath. Pet sitting is a great way to earn a little money and find time to study. If you have some extra gloves and a few plastic bags, some dog owners will even pay you to clean up little messes in their yard.

Chores that pay?

There are many tasks that people love to get extra help for. Whether it’s mowing the grass, shoveling snow, painting, or house cleaning – you can make money doing general chores. If you are handy around the house, you can definitely find work.

If you live in or near a big city, you can also take advantage of online task apps, like TaskRabbit. This app can connect you to people looking for help on small projects like putting together furniture, moving boxes, lifting heavy items, shopping, cooking, or mounting a TV to a wall. This site does require a background check and a minimal fee, but it saves you time by connecting you with people who could use your services.

Delivery driver

Whether you travel by car, foot, or bike, you can make a little extra becoming a delivery driver. You can choose to deliver meals for a local restaurant or sign-up with a variety of online providers that deliver just about anything. Work for Amazon Flex and you can set your own hours. Delivery drivers for Postmates can use their app and sign-on when they are ready to make deliveries.

Love to fix things?

If you can fix a bicycle or a car, you have a great way to earn money while you are in college. Many college students rely on their bikes and cars to get to classes and around town – when they break it can be tough! If you are handy with a set of tools, you can quickly find yourself making money helping others. Take it one step further and fix-up old bikes and vehicles. You can make some nice money using your mechanical skills!

Read or speak a foreign language?

Consider tutoring others who are looking to learn your language. iTalki connects students with teachers who are skilled in a foreign language. While the site prefers that you have a Bachelor’s Degree, a college student can sign up and work as a community leader. The pay is less without a degree, but you still receive something.

Translating documents into another language will also yield you some cash. Sites like Translatorscafe can link you up with companies that need translation services. If you have a good grasp on another language, this can help you make some extra money.

Any other ideas?

Yes! There are a ton of opportunities for a college student to make money. If you are looking to make a few bucks on the side, consider;

• Sell your stuff – Go online and sell on Facebook Marketplace or Craig’s List. Quick and easy ways to find people who are willing to buy your things. Make money selling clothes, old books, computers, or household items. Not only do you have extra cash in your pocket, you get rid of things that you no longer use. Keep in mind that other items you have might be of interest to your college friends, like class notes or textbooks.
• Computers – If you are tech-savvy and can navigate your way around a computer, consider helping those who can’t. You can fix broken computers or teach people how to use them better.
• Rent your car – If you are living on campus and don’t need your car right now, you can rent it out. Using Turo, you can list and rent your car and make around 65% to 85% on the fees charged. The site carries insurance to cover your car in case of an accident. If you have a car that you aren’t using, renting it out can make you some money with very little effort from you.
• Become something – If you are looking to pick up some side work, consider becoming a personal trainer, chef, bartender, or social media consultant. Not only do you expand your skill set, you can make some extra money on the side.