But how exactly can one understand how to express gratitude to friends or professors at college when there isn’t much stuffing in the bank account? College students have many people to show gratitude toward friends, family, professors, advisors, mentors, bosses, etc. And when short on both time and cash, finding meaningful ways to express appreciation can be tricky.

However, when thinking about how much to spend on the endeavor, sometimes a mere thank you is the best option when money is tight. While simply verbalizing your gratitude can be nice, there are many more tangible ways of showing gratitude to friends and other people without breaking the bank. With ingenuity, intentionality, and personalization, the inexpensive ideas below will be a way to express your gratitude for half of the price.