18 Best Online Jobs for Students to Earn Money at Home
Online Jobs for Students
I loved going to college but no one talks about all your downtime when you're not in class.
For people like me who want to work, you've hit a goldmine, because I'm going to show you the best part-time online jobs for college students to make money.
I wish I had this list when I was in college.
Thanks to advances in technology, there are many online jobs for students to make money that can be done in your own dorm, apartment, or wherever you live and on your schedule!
Holding a part-time job in college is great for many reasons. It will keep money in your pocket, help cover high school expenses, and keep you on the straight and narrow (hopefully).
I write a lot about stay at home mom jobs and ways you can make money from home and many of these online jobs will work for students as well.
Everything I post works, hence the name "Tried and True".
This list is primarily for college students, but there are many online jobs for high school students that will work just as well.
If you have a car and want to make some extra money delivering food or groceries, check out my article on the only delivery driving companies I recommend.
Also, consider becoming a notary loan signing agent. This will require driving to different locations, but it's a great way to earn extra money.
You can see how John Flick earns $5k-$7K per month working only 3-4 days a week and you can in my How to be a loan signing agent article.
Related: Online Jobs From Home Without Investment
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The Top Free Online Jobs for Students without Investment
Freelancing Remote Jobs for Students
1. Social Media Manager
Are you on social media? You'd be surprised how many small businesses in your area don't use it for their business.
They would love a young student who is active on social media to post on their behalf.
How much can you earn? You can earn anywhere from $1,000-$10,000 per month depending on how many clients you have.
There are many social media schedulers out there that you can use so you only need to put in a few hours of work and you can sit down and collect your check (while focusing on schoolwork of course).
How to get started: See how Annelise Pickett manages social media accounts here and how you can too.
This is one of the best online work from home jobs for students.
2. Virtual Assistant
I worked as an assistant in the journalism department in college, but I could have easily done what I did from the comfort of my dorm room.
A virtual assistant is someone who offers services to clients virtually as a contractor or self-employed individual.
Services can include email management, content creation, bookkeeping, graphic design, social media, and more!
How much can I make? You can earn $25-$100 per hour as a virtual assistant.
How do I start? I interviewed Gina Harkey, a six-figure virtual assistant, and she explains exactly how you can get started as a virtual assistant. You can watch my interview with Gina here.
3. Proofreader
Do you find yourself easily making mistakes while reading? Do you cry when you see grammar mistakes? If that's you, you'd make an excellent proofreader.
Proofreaders needed! I know, because I use one myself.
How much can I earn? Caitlin Pyle Made $43,000 a Year Doing Part-Time Proofreading in College! You should check out her interview in my article on how to become a proofreader.
How to get started: If you want to learn the skills you need to start your freelance proofreading business or see if it's the right career for you, check out this free introductory workshop.
4. Graphic Designer
Do you have design and experience in Adobe Creative Suite/Adobe Creative Cloud - including InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop? If you do, there is a lucrative market for you.
If you don't, all you need is a willingness to learn. You can check out this highly recommended course to teach you the ins and outs of learning Photoshop, web design and profitable freelancing. (very affordable)
I know, no other class but it could allow you to make quick money before you graduate.
How much can I make? You can charge $25-$300 per hour depending on your experience.
How to get started: Promote your services on your social networks and create a website showcasing your services and work. The more people see your work the more likely they will be reminded of you when a project/need arises.
Related: How to Make Money Fast as a Child
5. Web Designer
I recommend starting a website now even if it's just for fun because it's a great way to make a lot of money and it doesn't matter what age you are. You just need to know what to do.
You can be a front-end developer like me, which basically means I buy a theme like this website template (this is the website template we're on right now) and I customize it to my liking. I am completely self taught aka I google everything.
When it comes to building a website, people think it's really hard and they'd rather pay someone else to do it themselves, and that's where you come in.
I volunteered to do my church website because I wanted experience. I didn't know anything about starting a website or the intricacies of the backend, which is fine because all premium themes come with backend developer support so you don't need to learn (I still don't know ) and you will ask them. Help on the front end.
Doing my church website was a huge learning curve but so valuable, I learned so much. After learning how to build my church website and the website we're on right now, I got really good at it.
I charged $800 to do a friend's website, and now every other site I do will be $1,000 or more. I can build a website in a day or two if I know what the client wants on the site.
I've written a step-by-step guide on how to start a WordPress website that can help you get started.
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