As summer turns to autumn, a new batch of freshman will start showing up on college campuses across America.  Helpful tips from Lifehacker on how they can save money while at college.  Here are the cost categories covered in the article:

• Parking
• Course materials/books
• Create a plan to graduate in four years
• Social activities
• Travel
• Sports
• Laundry
• Dining plans
• Household items

Chances are you will find some cost-saving ideas in return for your five minutes of reading!

About the Author

Tim Ranzetta

Tim's saving habits started at seven when a neighbor with a broken hip gave him a dog walking job. Her recovery, which took almost a year, resulted in Tim getting to know the bank tellers quite well (and accumulating a savings account balance of over $300!). His recent entrepreneurial adventures have included driving a shredding truck, analyzing executive compensation packages for Fortune 500 companies and helping families make better college financing decisions. After volunteering in 2010 to create and teach a personal finance program at Eastside College Prep in East Palo Alto, Tim saw firsthand the impact of an engaging and activity-based curriculum, which inspired him to start a new non-profit, Next Gen Personal Finance.