10 Killer Tips To Save Richland College Students Money!
- Federal and State Grants. - Richland College has a full service Financial Aid Office. Richland also offers Tuition Installment Payment Plans, so you can pay as you go
- Going for a Bachelor's? - Take your first two years at Richland, and pay a fraction of high university costs. Richland offers degrees and courses that transfer to all Texas public colleges and universities, so you can save money … or if you are already at a university you can enroll in courses through distant learning
- Pass it the first time! - Retaking classes is expensive when you're aiming for a degree. Some Richland classes offer lectures, back-up materials and even podcasts online through eCampus that reinforces your learning. You can also take advantage of our free Center for Tutoring & Learning Connections
- Get cash for books - Sell your used textbooks back to the college bookstore for cold, hard cash. Follett even sets up outside during "buy-back" days so it's more convenient to students. What happens if they won't take it back? No problem, sell it online at 1800student.com or chegg.com.
- Don't pay tax - Strike during those Texas tax-free shopping weeks. There are some restrictions but you can buy some high dollar items like Dell Computers at student discounts. This means if you buy at the right time, you will get a double discount!
- Make your own gifts - Enroll in a Richland poetry, art or music class and learn to make your own personal and creative gifts.You can even join the Clay Arts Club and sell your creations at their annual sale.
- Shop online for books - You can save on shipping and tax by finding an e-tailer like Richland's on-campus bookstore Follett. BONUS: They'll pull your books and have them waiting for you to pick-up so you can save time and money.
- Gas is high, ride the bus - Take the bus which is cheap and allows you to catch up on new music, news or podcasts on your iPod.
- Talk is cheap - Cell phones are expensive. What happens if you lose it or drop it in your latte and don't have any insurance? Use current technology to communicate like email, instant messaging, blogs, photo sharing sites or social networks. Check out the Student Resources pagee for tons of great links.
- Get fit for free - Richland has a free Fitness Center for students with all the equipment you need to tighten up those abs.