Cents in the City is a special blog written by 2018 Bills.com Scholarship winner, Maya Blumenthal.

Here is what Maya says about her blog:

"Hey, I’m Maya. This is my first blog. I live in New York City, where I’m a student at Columbia University. When I moved here last fall as a freshman, I expected a whole range of new experiences but hadn’t thought so much about managing my money and all the different ways I am challenged to make smart financial choices.

So, with this blog, I am going to share my thoughts and experiences about the life of a college student in a big city, and the ways that money and finance come into play".

Emily Merrill is the 2019 Bills.com Scholarhsip winner. We are happy to publish her insights on the financial challenges facing college students today. Please read Emily's introduction, below, and join in the conversations she starts.

Hi y’all!  My name is Emily Merrill, and I am a biology and religion student at Baylor University. If preparing for college has taught me anything, it is how to manage my finances. In this blog series, I hope to be a helpful resource and guide to students making financial decisions and preparing for the financial responsibility of a college education. I am so excited to share what I have learned with you. So, grab a cup of coffee and find a comfy place to sit, and let’s talk!

Paying for college is a significant concern form many households. Student loan debt is over $1.4 trillion. Not only do students need to worry about tuition, but they also need to find money for other college costs including room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses.

Bills.com's "Paying for College" Blog shares with you stories, interviews, and essays about how different people, from high school seniors to single family mothers struggling to work and put themselves through college.

Do you have a story to share? Click the Chat button below and get in touch with us.