I know what you mean about the cost of living. I ended up going to community college for two years before transferring to a major university to help cope with the costs. Living off campus can be very difficult, which is why I will be buried in student loan debts after I graduate, but I’ve made my peace with that (helps that I’m going into a career that will make me money right way-nursing). I’m entering my junior year of college, and my first year at a major university, so the tuition and books cost hike is killing me. I paid for all my tuition, books, living expenses, et. al., on my own before this, but then I was going to community college and able to work full time. Now I’m going to a major university and starting the upper division nursing classes, with a course load that makes working (even part time) impossible. So I’m relying on a little bit of help from my parents (and I mean LITTLE), and a rather large student loan (thank god I can use the leftover money after tuition is taken out for books, rent, utilities, gas, etc.). Before, I took classes that fit around my work schedule (so if you can design your own schedule, this is great, but not all schools let you do this so you have to make your work fit around school). I, fortunatley, have a EMT license and was able to work plenty to pay for everything. The nice thing about working for an ambulance company is that it runs 24/7 365, so finding times to work when I wasn’t in class isn’t that difficult. I just talked with my employer about my school schedule and desire to keep working, and he was very willing to work with me and my schedule. Most employers are. When you start applying places, just be upfront about being a full time student and what your school schedule is, and you’ll find that most places are pretty flexible about that sort of thing. Not all, but most places. Campus jobs are great for this, although they aren’t always the best paying. You could try waiting; it isn’t for everyone, but the job pays well and most places are pretty flexible about schedules. I’d stay away from anything in the mall, since those tend to be minimum wage positions, and they aren’t always flexible since they can easily find someone to fit their needs (high school kids are always hanging around the mall looking for jobs). Check with your financial aid department to see if they have any good work study jobs and keep applying for scholarships.

Good luck, I hope things work out well for you.

I know the job isn’t for everyone, but I waited tables while I was in college. I loved it because most resturaunts need serves on nights and weekends, which is when college students are free anyway! If you’re a people person, then you’ll make good money. I worked a few weeknights, friday and saturday nights (and was always off by 11, leaving plenty of time for a social life). It was a good place to make friends and I made anyway from $200 to $400 a weekend.

I hope this helps!

there r a lot of jobs out there that will work around your school schedule, try tutoring for elementary, jr, and high school students, hours r usually from 2-6p, retail store, supermarkets, and paperboy, just to name a few.