Money matters for veterans returning to school

I’ve been watching my money a little closer since going back to school... It’s not always easy... Here are a few tips and strategies to help your pocket book while adjusting to civilian life and navigating through the college battlefield.

3 Tips to Save Cash

1 Plan Your Meals

• Take Food With You
• Don't buy snacks from vending machines
• Keep extra water with you

2 Monthly Entertainment Fees

Cut them down, but don't eliminate them all together. You'll be spending a ton of time studying, doing homework, and completing assignments. Make your families entertainment preferences the priority.

Some entertainment sources come in handy for education:

1. High Speed Internet: Not for gaming, for research... For faster downloads and browsing while you do research for scholarly resources. 
2. Spotify: for all those podcasts that you can listen to during your commute that relate to what you are studying.
3. Amazon Prime: It cuts down on shipping costs and you can stream movies and tv shows

3 Cancel your Gym Membership: 

You won't have as much time as you used to. Still, I'm sure your health and fitness is important to you. Your school probably has a gym with no additional fees for you to use. Work out on campus and cut out the extra time, gas, and gym fees you're spending out in town.