Now that you know how expensive college is, you may want to earn (and save!) as much money as you can over the summer. Summer jobs get filled fast, so don't wait until you get home to start your search. Take steps early in the year to get the best-paying job you can. Some sources of help:

1. Your school's career service advisors/career center. They may have lists of internships and jobs, help you improve resume writing and interviewing skills, and provide access to specialized job databases for college students.
2. Online summer job banks. Start with job search engine sites such as www.indeed.com or www.simplyhired.com. They let you search major job sites, company sites, newspaper classified ad sites, and others by keyword and location. A top job search site is www.monster.com. Go to https://www.usajobs.gov/studentsandgrads for summer job listings in the federal government. Also check the classified advertisements in local newspapers or online bulletins such as craigslist.
3. Networking. Tell parents, relatives, neighbors, and friends at home that you're looking for a good summer job.
4. Your knowledge of potential jobs in your hometown or wherever you'll be spending the summer may be your best resource. Think about jobs where you can work extra hours and earn overtime (at time-and-a-half); jobs that can include tips, such as delivering pizza, waiting tables, bartending (if you're old enough), caddying at a local golf course, or detailing cars. Tips can double your hourly wage—or more.
5. Career development. Look for summer internships and jobs in your field of study. Your school's career service advisors may be able to help. Talk to professors to see if they have any ideas of local businesses or organizations that are hiring or offering internships.