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Dustin's final semester of a master's in public health in Bronx

Dustin has worked and saved for three years to study a master's in public health; a $5,650 gap now stands between him and graduation.

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Dustin N. Pierce
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a master's in public health at Bronx Polytechnic, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a barista to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $5,650. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.6 average, and my academic advisor has written in support of my application for a payment plan. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support my younger siblings. Without enrolling this term I'd lose my place and my scholarship eligibility. I'm not asking for a handout - I want to finish what I started and then help the next student. The payment will go directly to the Bronx Polytechnic bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $5,650 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,750 • Final term tuition: $3,500 • Exam and lab fees: $150 • Textbooks and materials: $250 Every share and every dollar helps. - Dustin
due date
2026-05-11
bill type
University tuition

Updates from Dustin

  1. We're at 48% thanks to 56 of you. I made the first payment toward exam and lab fees. More news soon.

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    “Rooting for you. Only $75 but hope it helps. - London”

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    “Keep your head up. Only $50 but hope it helps. - A Coruña”

  • Teresa Collins 🇺🇸 · $25
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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Dustin all day after reading this. - Epe”

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    “Be well. Been where you're, it gets better. - Makassar”

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  • hope things get better soon, Dustin. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

    • you're not alone, Dustin. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Wudil this morning. Love from Wudil.

      • Wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Nagpur

        • Declan G. ReedPhoto verified

          Wishing you the best. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Hubballi.

          • Kathleen M. EnriquezID verifiedPhoto verified

            Hope things get better soon, Dustin. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update.

            • Good luck, Dustin. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Greetings from El Paso.

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