Welcome to Campus Collective — a trusted marketplace built for students. We make it easier for college students to share their skills, earn money, and connect through services — all within the safety of their campus community.
🎓 Our Mission
Campus Collective was created with one simple idea:
Empower students to support each other — financially, creatively, and socially.
We believe every student has something valuable to offer. Whether you're a nail artist, tutor, fitness coach, photographer, or musician — Campus Collective gives you the tools to grow your passion into opportunity.
Our mission is to:
- Help students earn extra income safely within their university.
- Foster a community of trust and collaboration through peer-to-peer connections.
- Simplify campus life with verified student services.
💡 How It Works
Campus Collective connects Vendors (students who offer services) and Members (students who book them).
- Sign Up with a .edu email
- Verification ensures every user is a real student.
- Explore or List Services
- Vendors post their offerings under categories like Wellness, Academic Help, Creative Services, or Lifestyle.
- Members can browse, book, and review services through the app.
- Book and Pay Securely
- All payments are processed through Stripe Connect.
- Funds are securely held in escrow until the service is completed.
- Earn Points & Build Reputation
- Vendors gain Leaderboard Points for successful sessions and positive reviews.
- Top-performing students are featured on campus leaderboards each semester.
🔐 What Makes Campus Collective Different
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Verified Students Only | Every account requires a .edu email — ensuring safety and authenticity. |
| On-Campus Micro-Marketplaces | Each university is its own ecosystem; listings stay within that campus. |
| Fair & Transparent Fees | $2.95 for sales under $15, or 20% commission for larger bookings. We cover all payment processing fees. |
| Built-In Refund Protection | Stripe holds payments until completion; refunds are processed automatically if needed. |
| Leaderboard Recognition | Positive reviews and reliability earn you visibility and points. |
| Community-Driven | Built around respect, honesty, and student empowerment. |
🧭 Our Story
Campus Collective began as a student project — a response to rising tuition, side hustles, and the growing need for safe peer-to-peer services. We saw talented students struggling to promote their skills or find affordable help on campus.
So we built a platform that combines:
- The trust of verified student networks
- The simplicity of modern marketplaces
- The joy of helping and being helped
From a small campus idea, Campus Collective is now expanding to universities across the U.S.
🧩 Our Values
| Value | What It Means to Us |
|---|---|
| Trust | Verified students, transparent pricing, and clear policies. |
| Empowerment | Every skill counts — students can earn and learn simultaneously. |
| Community | Built for connection, not competition. |
| Respect | Zero tolerance for harassment, bias, or misconduct. |
| Growth | We evolve with feedback and collaboration from our users. |
💬 Meet the Community
Thousands of students have already joined to:
- Learn from peers,
- Offer their own expertise,
- Build portfolios, and
- Earn income on their own schedule.
Here's what they're saying:
"I earned my first $100 tutoring calculus!"
"Finally a safe way to find fitness instructors on campus."
"The leaderboard makes it feel like a fun challenge."
⚙️ Powered by Transparency
Campus Collective operates with:
- Supabase for secure data storage
- Stripe Connect for payment protection
- Fair refund logic detailed in our Terms of Use
- Peer accountability through reviews and leaderboards
We believe transparency builds trust — both in the code we write and the community we serve.
🧑🎓 Join the Movement
Campus Collective is more than an app — it's a student-led economy. If you believe in collaboration over competition, and growth through creativity, join us today.
👉 Download the app, create your profile, and start connecting with your campus.
📬 Contact Us
We love hearing from students. For questions, feedback, or partnerships:
- 📧 support@campuscollective.site
- 💬 In-App → "Help & Support" → Contact Form
- 🌐 campuscollective.site
Follow us on social media for updates and student stories.