Get a part-time job. Save as much money as you can from babysitting, working at a summer camp or scooping ice cream throughout your high school years. Open a savings account so you are not as tempted to spend all of your earnings.
Sell old items on eBay. The iPod you never use anymore or the blouse that has been hanging untouched in your closet for ages can be sold online to help you bring in some extra funds.
Have a garage sale. If your parents have piles of stuff in the basement or garage that they have been looking to get rid of, ask if you can set up a garage sale. Make a deal with your parents to keep a portion of the profits if you manage the event and clean up afterward.
Apply for scholarships. There are scholarships for everything these days from volunteer work to academics to sports excellence.
Submit applications for grants. If your parents' combined income is under a certain level, you may qualify for free financial aid from the government. Unlike a loan, you do not have to pay this tuition money back.
Do odd tasks around the neighborhood. Help people shovel snow, wash cars or walk dogs. Busy adults with hectic work schedules or elderly residents unable to complete these tasks themselves may be willing to pay for your assistance.