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Natalie's final semester of a master's in public health in Albany

Natalie has worked and saved for five years to study a master's in public health; a $2,550 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Natalie W. Watson
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Albany
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a master's in public health at Albany University, and I'm one semester 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 $2,550. 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 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. The payment will go directly to the Albany University bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $2,550 goes: • Exam and lab fees: $260 • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,000 • Textbooks and materials: $290 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-05-20
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Natalie

  1. Update from Albany: I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. We're at 88% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Small update. $1,345 so far, I met with the university and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Update from Albany: I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. We're at 35% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Frank E. Webb 🇺🇸 · $250
  • Akash J. Bansal 🇮🇳 · $200

    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Natalie all day after reading this. - Thane”

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  • Prakash L. Gowda 🇮🇳 · $100

    “Thought of Natalie all day after reading this. - Nizamabad”

  • Lucas Ricardo Cunha 🇧🇷 · $100
  • Pooja S. Shah 🇮🇳 · $75

    “Every little bit. Thought of Natalie all day after reading this. - Tiruchirappalli”

  • Maayan Liat Azoulay 🇮🇱 · $50

    “Sending love. Hope you get the rest soon. - Jerusalem”

  • Kelechi Gbenga Ibrahim 🇳🇬 · $50
  • Delroy Gayle 🇯🇲 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $50

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Natalie all day after reading this. - Kolkata”

  • Bianca Fernandes 🇧🇷 · $50
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    “Blessings. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Barcelona”

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    “From my family to yours. Hope the May deadline works out. - Houston”

  • Jack G. Austin 🇺🇸 · $50

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Natalie all day after reading this. - San Francisco”

  • Atsushi Haruto Takagi 🇯🇵 · $50
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  • Zakaria Adel Wahba

    Shared it with a few friends. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Love from Birmingham

    • Soledad P. Herrera

      you're not alone, Natalie. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together.

      • Alicja Ewa Kaczmarek

        Sending good thoughts, Natalie. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Thinking of Albany.

        • Valentina C. Domínguez

          Best of luck, Natalie. Study hard! Take care.

          • Joy Adaeze GbadamosiQuestion

            can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Albany!

            • Natalie W. WatsonOwnerAnswer

              Thank you. If you're in Albany I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

          • Rodrigo Jorge Cunha

            thinking of you, Natalie. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Greetings from Çankaya!

            • Da-eun Eun-ji AhnPhoto verified

              Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Johannesburg this morning. Thinking of Albany.

              • Raymond B. Wheeler

                I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Gazipur

                • Seyi Festus Adebayo

                  Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. After 15 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

                  • Farah Basma OsmanPhoto verified

                    sending strength, Natalie. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Petrópolis.

                    • Mercedes L. Medina

                      Good luck, Natalie. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Please keep us posted

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