How to save more money on food as a college student

• Student restaurant discounts: many dining places offer a 10% discount. All you have to do is ask if they offer it and show your student ID. 
• Pay attention to grocery store ads: they often have great deals in produce, meat, and bulk dry goods. Spending a little extra now can save you a lot in the future. Keep in mind your fridge/freezer space, though–a mini fridge isn’t the best place to store meat for a month!
• Use any student meals or dining dollars that your school offers: some schools require you to have a meal plan, so you might as well utilize it. Eat on campus, or spend dining dollars at any convenience or food shops on campus before eating out.
• Don’t shop hungry: this will save you from buying a bunch of munchie food. It’s cheaper to eat healthy and much easier to eat healthy when you aren’t starving as you walk down the snack aisle.
• So you’re a coffee lover: buy a coffee maker and buy your preferred brew in bulk. This is much cheaper in the long run, also the smell of brewing coffee in your dorm/apartment can help wake you up and get ready for class.
• Scrounging for food the few days before payday: buy ramen or oatmeal. Both are definitely affordable on a student budget. If plain oatmeal is too boring for you, add a little honey and fruit (frozen bulk or fresh). Both are also super simple to microwave for easy meals.
• Skip the bottled water: this water does not have to meet the same clean standards that tap water has to meet. Buy a water pitcher with a filter and a BPA free water bottle, and you will save tons of money in the long run while drinking healthier water! Side note: infuse the water with lemon and mint for a health and flavor boost.