Some students may not consider part-time jobs or side hustles because they may find it difficult to fit around university commitments.

However, having a side hustle does not have to involve owning a business or starting a podcast. Many side hustles can be carried out from your home with a mobile device. You can earn money by reviewing products online, signing up for a paid focus group, completing surveys, or even uploading shopping receipts. Yes, those receipts you throw away can make you extra cash.

My favourite is surveys because they allow you to contribute to topics you are passionate about. You can complete them when and how you like, such as on the bus ride home or during the break between two lectures. Depending on the site/ app, on average, they can take from about 4 minutes to about 45 minutes.

Before providing your details it’s important to check that the website is legitimate because scammers will use survey sites to get your information. Have a look at Save the Students’s article on the Best Online Paid Survey SitesLink opens in a new window for a list of safe websites. I have used various survey apps and websites, and my two favourites are Branded SurveyLink opens in a new window and QmeeLink opens in a new window. They both have options to collect your rewards as cash or vouchers and with low commitment, you can earn more than £70 a month. The University also has a Warwick Student PanelLink opens in a new window that conducts focus groups and sends out surveys for the opportunity to win prizes from prize draws. Other ways to earn extra cash include tutoring and selling unwanted items.

Student-friendly side hustles are less likely to make you a millionaire, so it may be worth considering part-time jobs. I saw the advertisement for my current job in one of the weekly newsletters we receive from the university. These newsletters communicate many opportunities and vacancies, making them a very good place to start.

I cannot recommend UnitempsLink opens in a new window enough. It advertises a range of student-friendly and well-paid opportunities. You can search based on university, distance, or job type. Unitemps now has an office opening on campus in the Warwick SU building, so it's even easier to ask questions and find out more information if you are interested in a particular job vacancy. Indeed-FlexLink opens in a new window is another excellent place to look; with instant access to work and choosing when and where you work, you can easily earn money while staying on top of your university commitments.

For further support, contact Student Funding Support by email (studentfunding@warwick.ac.uk), phone (024 7615 0096), or in person at the Wellbeing Reception in Senate House (10am-3pm Monday-Friday). You could also check out our Money Matters web pagesLink opens in a new window for more tips on how to save money on your shopping.