If you have determined it is necessary for you to have a car with you at school, might as well use it to pay for itself, right? Side hustles are a great opportunity for college students to earn cash without having to commit fully to a specific job or schedule. There are meal delivery services, and ride share companies that offer employees the flexibility to work on demand, which is ideal when classes and extracurriculars can take up so much of a student’s time. Knowing what your car will cost you each month between payment, gas, insurance, and maintenance will define for you how much you need to earn from a side hustle to cover the cost, or to earn more to be in the profit margin. The almost 24-hour clock of a college town gives you access to money making opportunities that extend well beyond traditional business hours.

How to Afford a Car as a College Student