<prompt> Human: Hi Reddit, this is my first post, so if I break any rules I apologize in advance.I am currently a division one athlete on a full scholarship. Unfortunately, with my sports schedule 30-45 hours a week there is no way of me being able to work a full or even part time job with my class and sport. I am also at school all summer taking classes and working out with my team which is mandatory. There is very little, if any time for me to be able to work. I currently have 9500 in my bank account, savings from jobs in high school and graduation money. My question, is what would be the best thing to do with this money? I do need to have spending money, food, drinks and other items I may need or want, but I do want to be able to at least maintain what I currently have in my account throughout college. Do you have any advice on what to do? I am open to any suggestions.  <response>: I know things look difficult now, but perspective says otherwise. You didnt say what sport you were playing or what school, but it doesnt matter, you are getting a COMPLETELY free education, in the nation with the best higher education on the planet. You are already a member of the 1, regardless of your current bank statement. My recommendation. Take full advantage of your schools educational offerings, not just enough to stay eligible to play. Unless you are in a NBA, MLB or NFL feeder school, and you are the best on your team, making a long term successful living from athletics is about as likely as me being chosen to go to Mars. To answer the money question, while I am older than you by about a decade, I spent about 2,000 a year on stuff in College drinking, trips, food etc, and I wasnt getting a full ride with free room and board. You have plenty of money for the next 4 years. 