College students are always looking to save a few dollars, but who wants to sacrifice fun in doing so? These tips will help you save cash while still enjoying yourself without feeling like you’re on a budget. After a while, you may not notice that you’ve changed anything at all!

Use www.restaurant.com to get $25 gift cards for only $10.

Just because you’re broke doesn’t mean you can’t go out to eat! Use this website to essentially get two meals for the price of one. Charlie’s Kitchen and Café India in the Square are just two of the websites featured on this site. These gift cards can also make a great (and inexpensive) gift.

Sign up for a CVS ExtraCare Account

An ExtraCare card will also allow you access to all of their weekly special prices. CVS gives you money back at the end of each spending period based on how much you spend – 2% of your total purchases plus one dollar for every two prescriptions you fill there. Since CVS is so conveniently located in the Square, there’s no reason not to sign up for a free ExtraCare card.

Pick up a plastic CharlieCard

This one is kind of a no-brainer – getting a reusable CharlieCard saves you thirty cents each time you ride the train. This adds up quickly! If you’re one of the few people still paying full price to ride the T, get a reusable card immediately!

Order wisely from your favorite coffee shop

Everyone knows that trips to get coffee can add up, usually because of the drinks people order. A grande latte at Starbucks costs just under four dollars, and many other places aren’t much cheaper – buy just two a week and you’ve dropped about thirty bucks in a month! If plain coffee is too boring for you, try an Americano with milk. Since it’s made with espresso, it has a really rich flavor but without the cost of many other espresso drinks. Or try a caffe misto instead – it’s coffee with steamed milk, and while it’s cheaper than a latte, the taste difference is barely noticeable.

Another option is to register a Starbucks gift card to be eligible for their rewards program, which will grant you a free drink on your birthday as well as free drink customization and the opportunity to earn points towards more free drinks!

If you love free stuff like this, here’s another little known fact – when you register for a rewards card with J.P. Licks, you get a free coffee and a free small ice cream just for signing up!

Always ask if stores give a discount for college students

You may be surprised to hear how many stores give discounts, especially since many don’t advertise it. J. Crew, Ann Taylor, and Madewell, for example, all offer 15% off with a college ID. It’s always worth asking (or even calling ahead), and even if there is no student discount they may be able to inform you of other promotions and money-saving opportunities they have available.