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Transport and phone costs

Student passes, cheaper plans, and family plans.

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Small monthly costs add up over a semester. A few checks can trim them.

Check

  • Student transit passes, often free or discounted
  • Whether you really need a car on campus, with parking, insurance and gas
  • Staying on a family phone plan, or a cheaper prepaid plan
  • Student discounts on software and streaming

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