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Side Hustle Playbook for Students
Make real money while earning your degree. The best platforms, templates, and strategies for freelancing and consulting as a student — no experience required.
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Fiverr
Sell packaged services (gigs) starting at any price point. Perfect for students offering writing, graphic design, video editing, social media, or tutoring.
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Toptal
Freelance network for the top 3% of talent in software, design, and finance. Rates are premium — worth applying after you have a strong portfolio.
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Bonsai — Freelance Contracts & Invoices
Free freelance contract templates, invoice generators, and project trackers. Look professional and protect yourself legally from your very first client.
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Wiza — Cold Outreach for Freelancers
Find verified email addresses of potential clients on LinkedIn. Cold outreach done right is the fastest way to land freelance work without competing on platforms.
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Gumroad
Sell digital products — templates, guides, presets, courses, or code — directly to your audience. Zero upfront cost, takes a small percentage per sale.
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Substack
Launch a paid newsletter and get paid directly by subscribers. Students with a niche (finance, tech, wellness, satire) have built real income here.
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Lemon Squeezy
All-in-one platform for selling software, SaaS subscriptions, and digital products. Handles payments, tax compliance, and licensing automatically.
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