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Help me finish a master's in public health at Stuttgart Polytechnic - $3,800 to go

A first-generation student, Mathilda needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a master's in public health.

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Mathilda Ingrid Schmitz
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Stuttgart
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a master's in public health at Stuttgart Polytechnic, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a tutor to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,800. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a top-ten-percent average, and my professor 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 Stuttgart Polytechnic bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $3,800 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,300 • Final term tuition: $2,200 • Exam and lab fees: $135 • Textbooks and materials: $165 If you're reading this, thank you. - Mathilda
due date
2026-12-09
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Mathilda

  1. Small update. $494 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. We're at 82% thanks to 74 of you. I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials. More news soon.

  3. We're at 47% thanks to 45 of you. the plan for textbooks and materials is now scheduled. More news soon.

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    “Thought of Mathilda all day after reading this. - Badagry”

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    “Hang in there. From Pietermaritzburg with love. - Pietermaritzburg”

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    “God bless. Thought of Mathilda all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

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    “Thought of Mathilda all day after reading this. - Gazipur”

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    “All the best. Thought of Mathilda all day after reading this. - Accra”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Mathilda all day after reading this. - Santa Rosa”

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  • Rachel K. Neal

    good luck with the exams, you've got this. Sent it to 30 people at work. God bless

    • Sachin M. KulkarniPhoto verified

      Sending strength. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Greetings from Arlington.

      • Courtney L. Ruiz

        Hope things get better soon, Mathilda. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best

        • Lamia Maliha Bose

          So sorry you're going through this, Mathilda. This could happen to any of us. Love from Rawalpindi!

          • Shirley Johnston

            hope it all works out, Mathilda. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

            • Luke K. Joseph

              Hope things get better soon, Mathilda. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

              • Adrian B. Gordon

                Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 40 people at work.

                • Paresh N. Mehta

                  Sending strength, Mathilda. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

                  • Manoj C. Anand

                    Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Stuttgart.

                    • Anna N. AdamsPhoto verified

                      education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. My neighbor in Mumbai donated after I showed her your page

                      • Rahim Rahim Miah

                        This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Stuttgart.

                        • Karanja Odhiambo Kioko

                          good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Petrópolis

                          • Rowan C. Bradley

                            Keep going, Mathilda. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

                            • Onyango Githinji Mushi

                              Sending good thoughts, Mathilda. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

                              • Francisco N. Carrillo

                                sending love. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Stuttgart

                                • Diego H. Duarte

                                  Stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Ribeirão Preto donated after I showed her your page. All the best

                                  • Khánh Nga Trinh

                                    You're not alone, Mathilda. Hope you get there. I hope November is when things finally get easier. God bless.

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