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Once young people make the transition to college, they want to be able to get around so that they can explore and enjoy their new found freedom. During an economy crisis, parents may be weary and concerned about how they can help their college student with their transportation needs without it costing the family an exorbitant amount of money. Here are three great and cheap ways that everyone can get what they want...students can get around and parents can keep some of their hard earned cash in their wallets:
Once young people make the transition to college, they want to be able to get around so that they can explore and enjoy their new found freedom. During an economy crisis, parents may be weary and concerned about how they can help their college student with their transportation needs without it costing the family an exorbitant amount of money. Here are three great and cheap ways that everyone can get what they want...students can get around and parents can keep some of their hard earned cash in their wallets: Make the public transportation system work for you! Catching a ride could take on a new meaning for college students that have never lived in an area that was serviced by public transportations. But during this economy crisis, many college students are learning that public transportation can a cheap and realistic alternative to owning and maintaining their own personal vehicle. Many cities and towns have well developed public transportation systems and offers of discounted special student passes are abundant. Some cities have unlimited travel passes which students can buy for cheap. Always encourage them to use school provided transportation when available. Many colleges and universities will offer students free transportation to popular local venues. The cost is often incorporated into their university fees. This can be a great benefit for students that need to go to places within walking distance of the various university bus stops. Not only is this a chance for frugal students to get around and save, but it is also a safe alternative that parents can appreciate. Make up your own ride system. Carpooling is popular among business professionals and moms, but it is something that college students could definitely benefit from also. Encourage your frugal fashionista college student to start a ride share programs to places that are popular with the students. It is a great way for families, and students to save money also because everyone that participates pays just a small fee instead of a big payment like a car note! The easiest way to get it started is to get together a bunch of people that need rides along with a bunch of people that have cars. Set the ride fee and the rules! The students that own the vehicles can use the money that they earn from their "passengers" to buy for cheap the gas and other car stuff that they need to keep the program working. Set a gas budget for students with vehicles. If your college student just has to have his or her own wheels, then, it is best to set a budget for their gas expense. This will help them to learn to manage their time and resources. When students understand that they can only spend a certain amount of money, which parents can regulate by providing students with a gas card or prepaid credit card, they will limit unnecessary travel. Every frugal fashionista should make an effort to educate their college student about buying gas. Tell your college student to buy for cheap whenever they can so that they do not exceed their gas allotments. This may require a little research on their part. But, once they learn how to buy for cheap, your whole family will save and that will be worth all of the time and effort. Just think, learning how to manage their fuel budget is a lesson that can benefit from for years to com DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice. As a wel-known connoisseur on saving money in daily life, Alexandra Vrugt has written many articles on how to manage on less. You can get a free copy of her Ebook '15 Top Ways to Save Money' by going to her MakeEndsMeetOnline.com website. Get a totally unique version of this article from our article submission service |