It is an undeniable fact that college is expensive, and that's not only because there's a persistent increase in the costs of tuition, but also because the students no longer want to live like the stereotypical starving undergrad. They want to hang out with friends, go to concerts, buy new clothes, and have their own DVDs. The interesting thing is that instead of opening a credit card account to spend money that you don't really have, you should consider using discount coupons to save extra money for beer and other stuff. 

Try Magazines

You will find several magazines that advertise free coupons for students to use. Depending on exactly what you need to buy, you will have to look for coupons in specific magazines. For instance, if you're currently looking for specific grocery coupons to buy stuff, you may want to have a closer look at family magazines, such as Woman's Day, Family Circle, and Good Housekeeping.  The thing with magazines is that they will target a specific group of audience and the coupons will always be geared towards those people. What it means is that magazines about health and beauty will only share coupons for cosmetics and certain health-related products. Similarly, you can find some popular teen magazines where they offer coupons for teen stores and other related products.

 You may visit the library to find some magazines or you can ask your friends to exchange magazines regularly to see if there are some coupons available for you to use on your next purchase. Just keep in mind that though it is possible to find interesting coupons in magazines, they usually come with a short life span. It means these coupons are usually seasonal and expire quite soon. So, don't wait long to make use of these coupons you find in magazines.

Try Newspapers 

It is always a good idea to read newspapers to keep you informed of different employment opportunities. At the same time, newspapers will give you the chance to find and use coupons for everything from stores to concerts and groceries to DVDs. The good thing is that the coupons you find in newspaper inserts are usually valid for long time, especially compared to the coupons you find in magazines. For useful deals, always make sure to check the Sunday paper.

Receive Coupons by Mail

Many students don't realize that they can actually receive coupons by mail, as many manufacturers are now offering coupons as well as coupon booklets to all those who sign up for their email lists, newsletters, and by signing up with companies such as General Mills, Kraft, Kellogg's, Betty Crocker, and so on. 

Using Online Coupon Sites 

One of the best things about using the internet is that you can find several sites where they maintain a list of new and valid discount coupon codes. Students can check these lists and pick the codes they think will help them on their next purchase. You can use most of these printable coupons free, and even get multiple copies to improve your savings. Some of the best sites to visit for coupons include coupons.com, smartsource.com, Bettycrocker.com, Redplum.com, and so on. It is also a good idea to visit a manufacturer's site and search for 'promotions' and 'discounts' to find useful printable coupons.

 It is worth mentioning that some sites will only deal in grocery coupons, while other sites will offer discount coupon codes that students can use to buy textbooks, get restaurant deals, and much more. So, keep looking and you are sure to get a coupon for whatever you're planning to buy.

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