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Dante's final semester of a master's in public health in Caloocan

Dante is one term away from finishing a master's in public health but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $600.

🇵🇭 Metro Manila, Philippines1,162 views
Rafael P. Gonzales
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Caloocan
Dante is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying a master's in public health at the Caloocan Institute of Technology, and is one term away from graduating. He has worked as a tutor to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $600. The registrar has said Dante can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Dante has a first-class average, and an academic advisor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Dante would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Dante isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He started and help the next student. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $600 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $270 • Final term tuition: $260 • Exam and lab fees: $35 • Textbooks and materials: $35 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Rafael
due date
2026-07-07
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Rafael

  1. Quick update: $505 raised so far (84%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($480 in total) I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Caloocan: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 73% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Dante all day after reading this.”

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Dante all day after reading this. - İzmir”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Dante all day after reading this. - Rome”

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    “Hope it all works out. Hope the July deadline works out. - Dwarka”

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  • Shima Shefali Bhuiyan

    Good luck, Rafael. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 33 people at work. All the best

    • Patience Rita Danso

      praying for you, Rafael. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

      • Gamze Burcu Polat

        thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Belfast.

        • Geeta R. Negi

          Hope it all works out. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

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