Legitimate Ways for College Students and Young Adults to Make Money From Home

 

1. Get an Online Internship

Get a head start in your future career and reach out to professionals about online internships. Attend virtual career fairs, contact your college career center, or reach out to your professional network for opportunities. Not only are you able to make some extra cash, but internships are a great way to build your resume.

  • Time: Medium to high
  • Earnings: $10–20 an hour

2. Freelance Your Skills

Have a passion for video editing, creating graphics, writing, or podcasting? Utilize your skills by applying to a freelancing website — add your resume, your hourly rate, and your expertise to get started. Those in need of your skills will reach out to hire you. Plus, this is a great way to earn money and find new career opportunities.

  • Time: Low to high
  • Earnings: Varies
  • Extra tools: Other tools depending on your skills

3. Become a Social Media Mogul

If you find yourself scrolling social media more than you should, you may have an eye for social media marketing — a skill many brands hire for. Reach out to local businesses or add social media marketing to your freelancing profile. Connect with those that pay $15–80 an hour to connect with their community using social media.

  • Time: Low to high
  • Earnings: $15–80 per hour
  • Extra tools: Smartphone, social media planning and management tools (optional)

4. Plan Trips for Those That Travel Frequently

While COVID-19 has slowed down travel, many still have to travel frequently. Whether these trips are for work or fun, many can’t be bothered with the planning. If you love organizing, creating schedules, and researching, plan trips for those that don’t like to. Post your skills on social media or a freelancing website to connect with those looking for your expertise.

  • Time: Medium to high
  • Earnings: Commission and earning fees vary

5. Be a Customer Service Representative

If you love to connect with strangers while running your weekly errands, you could make a great customer service representative. While many customer service professionals work in person, many others work remotely for ecommerce websites. To suit customers’ needs, work as a part-time, full-time, or freelance customer service representative. All you’ll need is a computer and maybe a phone or video software.

  • Time: Low to high
  • Earnings: $14–20 an hour
  • Extra tools: Video software and/or phone

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