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Help me finish a master's in public health at Scranton State College - $5,500 to go
A first-generation student, Megan needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a master's in public health.
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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 Scranton State College, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a warehouse packer to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $5,500.
The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.9 average, and my faculty supervisor 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.
Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees.
Where the $5,500 goes:
• Final term tuition: $2,600
• Textbooks and materials: $180
• Outstanding tuition balance: $2,720
Thank you so much.
- Megan
- due date
- 2026-11-08
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Megan
Update from Scranton: we've started the first stage. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($424 in total) I made the first payment toward final term tuition. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
We're at 13% thanks to 23 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon. - Megan
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Good luck, Megan. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Dasmariñas!
praying for you. Shared this with my family. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless
Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Scranton.
Good luck, Megan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.
Praying for you, Megan. 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
Sending love, Megan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
Wishing you peace, Megan. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Belfast
Best of luck, Megan. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Thinking of Scranton.
Wishing you the best, Megan. Study hard! I hope December is when things finally get easier.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Mexicali so I could bring a meal. Blessings.
Keep going, Megan. Shared this with my family. God bless.
Rooting for you. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. After 10 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Hang in there, Megan. Shared this with my family. Blessings.
hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. God bless!