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Are you either a high school or university student looking to make some extra money? Well, you’ve come to the right place! However, do be warned. In order to make money, you need to invest some time and effort. This means that you’ll need to give up some of your free time – time that you could spend on playing video games or hanging out with friends. But this is also the first step to adulthood. You will have to take some risks, face some challenges, and get out of your comfort zone. But trust me, you’ll learn invaluable lessons along the way as well. But back to the point of this article. You’ve probably already decided that you want to make some extra cash, and you are willing to sacrifice other things for it. But you’re not sure what to do. So in this article, I have generated 14 different avenues of making money as a high school student. This includes both traditional methods such as getting a part-time job, as well as new opportunities given to you by the advancements in technology. Traditional Methods These traditional methods of making money as a high schooler have been around for decades. Before we delve into each one, here is the complete list of ways that a high school student can make money traditionally: Part Time Jobs Freelancing Lawn mowing company (might not even need the equipment!!) Tutoring/leveraging your skill/niche/knowledge Sell notes/study guides Sell goods at school – chocolates Dog walking Babysitting Get paid for doing surveys Mystery shopper Part Time Jobs Part time jobs are the typical go-to for most high school students. The upside to part time jobs is that your take home pay is pretty consistent from week to week and doesn’t require a lot of skill. You’ll also learn a lot of important skills as well, such as working in a team, interacting with co-workers and management, and task prioritisation to name a few. There are a couple of downsides to gaining part time employment as well. Firstly, the hourly take-home pay is usually lower compared to the other items in the list. Furthermore, you will be assigned shifts, which might clash with your other commitments. Additionally, you might encounter co-workers or managers that are tough to deal with. However, at least you get to learn how to deal with tough co-workers and managers which might come in handy later in your career. Freelancer Being a freelancer has become an attractive option for most people that want to make extra money. Freelancing essentially is self employment. You are delivering services on a contract or project basis. You can scour platforms such as Airtasker, HighPages, and even Facebook community groups to find the odd jobs here and there that you might be suited for. The main advantages of being a freelancer are a higher hourly pay and you set your own hours. However, the disadvantages of being a freelancer are that your income isn’t consistent, and that you will spend time working even though you’re not getting paid, such as replying to messages, looking for work, and travelling between sites. All the following ways of making money as a student is a form of freelancing, so freelancing pros and cons apply to all of these money making ideas. Be a Lawn Mower Being a lawn mower is one of the most common ways of making money as a student. It normally pays pretty well and you get a good amount of exercise. Even better, you might not even need to buy any equipment, simply use your clients (if they have one)! However, lawn mowing jobs can be hard work and physically tiring, especially in the summer heat! Tutoring/Teaching your skills Tutoring is also a common method for students to make money. It pays fairly well, and teaching other people is a good way of reinforcing what you’ve learnt already. This is called learning by teaching, or the protégé effect. However, it can be difficult to find clients initially. Try asking around to see if you have any neighbours, family friends, or friends that might need some tutoring. And make sure to ask for referrals, as this can help build up your client base quickly. Additionally, you might also need to travel to the client’s house, which can take a lot of time as well. However, you can always request that the client comes to your house instead, although you might lose a few potential clients this way. This option isn’t limited to tutoring school subjects. You can also offer to teach other people skills that you have learnt. This includes teaching others how to play instruments, speak different languages, and private sports coaching. Sell notes/study guides Selling your study notes and study guides is a good introduction to passive income. Passive income is a type of income that requires minimal work to earn and maintain. Passive income is one of the best methods of making money on the side, not just for students. However, the money you make through selling study notes and guides can vary greatly. You can create a lot of good and useful content but that doesn’t mean that you’ll make a lot of money if it doesn’t sell. However, at the same time, your potential income stream is limitless if it sells really well. Your income is not proportional to the amount of time and effort you put in. Whether you make a few dollars or make a few thousand, the amount of work you need to put in is about the same. Sell goods at school Selling goods at school such as confectionery and soft drinks is an easy way of making money as a student. You don’t need to sell, the products sell themselves baby! However, you will have to carry the goods around, which can be heavy and tiring. You will need to check with your school to see if you’re allowed to sell goods on campus and to get