When it comes to being a college student and having money, the two of these just don’t mix.  Students often find that it’s hard to come by money and when the money does land in your pocket, it’s spent on college textbooks, tuition, and everything else under the sun.  While it’s hard to save money on everything, there are a few things you can do to save on gas as a college student.

Start walking - If you’re not staying on campus and your college is close to home, try walking to your college instead of driving.  Even if you have a bike, start riding your bike and locking it up on a bike rack at your school.  If you can ride or walk, this will cut out most of your driving already.

Public transportation – Living in a big city can have it’s advantages and if there’s mass transit such as the buses or subway system, take advantage of these!  Subways and buses are relatively cheap and you’ll save a lot more doing this than compared to driving your car.

Start a carpool – Whether you know someone in your class or you have friends that take the same classes, try and work out a carpool and schedule so you can drive every other day.  This right here will save you half the money you were already saving on gas.  Not only will you save on gas, you’ll help the environment.

Manage your time better – If you have a lot of appointments, meetings, etc, try and do everything at once instead of going home a few times a day and going back out.  If you know how to manage your time a little bit better, this can cut back on your mileage.

Saving on money as a college student isn’t that hard, it just requires a little thinking and a little action on your part.  Make sure you drive as little as possible and drive only when you need to.  If you can follow these two golden rules, saving on gas as a student will be a breeze.