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Help me finish a diploma in hospitality management at Pittsburgh University - $3,200 to go

Wesley is two terms away from finishing a diploma in hospitality management but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $3,200.

🇺🇸 15214, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States2,213 views
Wesley T. Cook
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Pittsburgh
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a diploma in hospitality management at Pittsburgh University, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a library assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,200. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a distinction average, and my department head 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 Pittsburgh University bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $3,200 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $980 • Final term tuition: $1,800 • Exam and lab fees: $300 • Textbooks and materials: $120 If you're reading this, thank you. - Wesley
due date
2026-08-06
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Wesley

  1. We're at 28% thanks to 23 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($455). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward final term tuition.

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  • Imani Beatrice Kyagulanyi

    Study hard! My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

    • Hani Nur Prasetyo

      Good luck, Wesley. I hope things turn around soon

      • Gayathri KrishnanID verified

        Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Dwarka

        • Fitria Winda Susanto

          hang in there. Study hard! Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

          • Allison K. ValdezQuestion

            can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Pittsburgh.

            • Susana G. Ibarra

              Rooting for you, Wesley. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

              • Alina Sandu

                As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best!

                • Simone Farias

                  Rooting for you, Wesley. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Vitória da Conquista.

                  • Samuel E. Quizon

                    Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Pittsburgh

                    • Zainab Chiamaka IbrahimPhoto verified

                      thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Bangkok but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Bangkok.

                      • Patrick H. Gilbert

                        Hope things get better soon. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Pittsburgh!

                        • Lucie Henry

                          Wishing you peace, Wesley. Shared this with my family. Take care

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