Selling or donating plasma is exactly that!

Beats that lackluster study group at the library.

Heres the skinny on this life-saving money-maker.

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Who is Eligible to Sell or Donate Plasma?

Eligibility requirements vary by state, but some are pretty standard.

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Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff.

Writer Charlotte Edwardstalked with some studentsaround the country who earn money selling plasma without cutting into their study time.

Heres what she learned:

How Much Do You Get Paid for Donating Plasma?

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Want to earn even more?

If you cant find one, see if someone in your social connection can refer you.

Chances are, youll find a way to score a little extra for your first few visits.

Then comes the needle… … From start to finish, the whole process takes less than two hours.

Not too bad, right?

Chances are youll fail the physical and have wasted your time and energy in the process.

How Often Can You Donate?

The FDA considerstwice a weeksafe, with a minimum of 48 hours between donation times.

Can You Donate Plasma For Free?

However you decide to do it, you wont get rich giving plasma.

Dana Sitar (@danasitar) is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.

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