Take advantage of ASU student discounts and free or low cost forms of entertainment on campus.
Use public transportation, intercampus shuttles, or carpool to save money on gas, parking, and maintenance over time.
Reduce or eliminate eating out or getting take- out - even buying coffee a few times each week adds up quick
Buy generic when you can, whether it’s food, cleaning products, medications, or personal hygiene products.
Only keep subscriptions and memberships you really need and use.
Think twice before purchasing non-essentials in favor of saving for larger financial goals.
For more information, check out Desert Financial: Manage College Finances.