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Donate Plasma For Money



As a poor college student, you’ve more than likely heard of donating plasma for money. Let’s call it selling plasma instead, because that is really what it boils down to. Sure, you’re helping out tremendously by doing it, but you’re probably doing it because you get paid for it.

So how much can you make? Well, you can make up to $240 per month at the center nearest to me. They allow you to make two donations per week and you can earn up to $60 per week. I think $50 per week is likely more typical around the US. That’s a whole lot of money for what you do. Imagine having an extra $2500+ of income! How sweet would that be? They’re even now giving you the money in the form of a debit card, so you don’t have to deal with cashing checks or anything like that. You go in, you donate plasma, and they add money to your account. It’s that easy!

You basically sit there for about an hour and a half during a process that is very similar to donating blood. The only difference is that you don’t have all the nausea and dizziness that can be associated with donating blood. They put all your red blood cells back in you so you don’t feel those side effects. It’s great! If you can handle donating blood, you can certainly handle doing this.

Go and check out Biolife and see if they have a center near you. They’re located in a ton of different places in every state. Go and make some more money!

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Comments (4)

  • Kat

    I went to donate plasma today and my veins are too deep. You have to have atleast 2 good veins in each arm or when the tech checks you out, you’ll be turned away like I was. I often have to get stuck in the top of the hand because no one can find veins in my arm.
    You also need a DL, SS card, and piece of mail the first time. If your information doesnt match, you’ll be turned away. I can understand why their so particular, but none-the-less I was still disappointed.

  • Kat

    Oh. FYI. They use a 17 gauge needle.

  • Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife.com

    Never liked needles much, but I think I might give this a try.

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