Paying for cable as a student can be strenuous but in between exams and classes the need for entertainment is high. So if you’re looking  to continue catching up on “Game of Thrones” and “Power” without taking out a second mortgage or moving back in with your parents, consider these options.

You can’t beat a movie rental for $1.50 a night. Redbox is filled with the latest movies, Blu-ray and video games for rental. Though the prices of Blu-ray disks and video games are a little higher than that of a basic DVD, the deal is great because you can rent under $5 per disk and you can keep them as long as you would like. The only thing better than a movie rental for $1.50 is a free movie rental. Websites like Coupon Dad and Inside Redbox offer codes for a free night of rental. The coupons are only valid for one night. After 24 hours you will be charged $1.50 for every night you have that movie.

Most networks post shows to their website the day after an episode airs. This allows you to go online and watch the episodes you missed for free the next day at lunch or waiting for your next class to begin. Networks like CBS offer a paid subscription of $6/month to unlock more episodes.

Hulu has several networks that allow you to stream many shows without having to jump site to site. Hulu offers two packages: basic for $7.99/month and Hulu Plus for $11.99/month. Hulu allows you to subscribe to some of your favorite shows so that once they are available, you will be notified so you don’t miss a thing. The few extra dollars for Hulu Plus allows you to stream on your mobile devices.

Netflix can be streamed from your PC, laptop, smart TV, and even your mobile devices with no extra charge. Netflix offers a great variety of movies and shows from all categories. Looking to binge on episodes of “Law and Order: SVU”? Catch up on “The Walking Dead”? A monthly subscription for unlimited streaming through Netflix starts at only $7.99/month. This basic package allows one screen to stream at a time and does not allow HD or Ultra HD, unlike the Standard package for $9.99/month, which allows up to two screens and has HD. Unlimited screening and both HD and Ultra HD would cost about $11.99/month.

Amazon now offers online streaming. A membership with Amazon Prime is about $8.99/month, but if you can afford it and are already a frequent user of Amazon, as so many of us are, the yearly subscription is about $99, which cuts the monthly price down to $8.25. A subscription gives you access to a variety of movies, TV series, Amazon original series, and access to a lot of other Prime perks. If for any reason your package does not have the show or movie you would like, you could purchase or rent it. You could try it before you buy with a 30-day free trial.

The public library offers movies and TV shows to be checked out free. The only thing you need is a library card and you’re able to keep your rental for about a week or two!

For about $20/month you can watch live TV over the internet with Sling TV. AMC, CNN, ESPN, ESPN2, HGTV and Disney Channel are all included in the basic package. There are $5-$10 add-ons for those who want more sports, movies or cartoons.

Antennas have evolved and are no longer the metal rods that your dad had to put aluminum foil on and have you hold a certain way for Sunday night football. Antennas are now HD capable and the look has changed. They cost from $9.99 and higher but this will be a one-time fee that requires no internet server like most of the other alternatives.

These are just a few of the cheaper options when considering cutting the cord. Most of these allow you to get a free trial prior to committing, so take advantage of the opportunities. Knowing your options can really work to your advantage.