Sell Your Class Notes for Extra Cash

For college students looking to turn their study habits into a profitable side hustle, selling class notes is a great option. Many platforms offer to help you monetise your notes, and some colleges even hire students for this role through their “disability services” department, assisting those who miss class for medical reasons or need help with note-taking.

Here are the best online platforms to sell your class notes, but don’t forget to check with your college—you may be able to get paid directly by your school for this service.

1. StudySoup

StudySoup recruits top-performing students to upload their class notes. Since many students already take detailed notes, this side gig is an easy way to earn money. You can earn between $25 and $50 per upload, with total earnings ranging from $300 to $600 per class, per semester. However, StudySoup only accepts notes from one student per class and limits submissions to three classes per semester. You also can’t sell the same notes elsewhere.

Learn more about StudySoup here.

2. NexusNotes

NexusNotes allows you to sell your notes directly to other students through their platform. While the site doesn’t buy your notes outright, it takes 50% of the proceeds, typically around $35 per set of notes. This means you’ll earn about $17.50 for each sale. If you provide notes for a large class that remains consistent each year, this can become a long-term income stream.

Learn more about NexusNotes here.