Five "Work From Home" Opportunities GREAT for College Students

Work study and student hourly jobs are good ways for college students to make some spending cash but are often limited to 20 hour work weeks. Off campus jobs have various drawbacks ranging from not working with class schedules to using up time that should be spent doing homework. But college students need money. In addition to their class assignments, they are learning to become independent and self-reliant, which means going to Mom and Dad every time the bank account gets low isn't an option anymore.

There are many options available for college students to make money, right from their dorm room or apartment. Some of these options are only practical for supplementing an existing income, others can bring in $500-$1000 per month, if one is willing to put in the work. Of course, not all opportunities are going to work for everyone - a home-based telesales business is probably not the best option for someone living in the dorms, because of the limitations placed on their phone usage and because of long vacations away from the dorm and the phone used to do the job, as most dormitories close down for winter breaks and some for summer breaks.

Below are five terrific opportunities for college students.

1. Mystery Shopper. Being a mystery shopper doesn't often bring in a lot of money in terms of income or profit but if you are a person who enjoys eating out two or more times a week or are addicted to the mall, being a mystery shopper can help you save the money you would have spent on a dinner out so that you can spend it on something else. It works like this: Visit MysteryShop.org for opportunities in your area. If you see one that interests you, follow the instructions for getting involved. The cost of your meal or the cost of your purchase will be reimbursed to you, essentially giving you a free meal, pair of sneakers, tire rotation or any number of other consumer-based products and services.