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Nicholas's final semester of a master's in public health in Sydney
A first-generation student, Nicholas needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a master's in public health.
🇦🇺 New South Wales, Australia493 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a master's in public health at Sydney Polytechnic, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a delivery rider to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $2,950.
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 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 Sydney Polytechnic bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $2,950 goes:
• Final term tuition: $1,900
• Exam and lab fees: $90
• Outstanding tuition balance: $960
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2026-01-14
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Nicholas
Good news. Because of your gifts ($57 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 1% funded and the plan for final term tuition is now scheduled.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 0% funded and we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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Praying for you, Nicholas. Study hard! My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nicholas.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. final term tuition is the biggest at $1,900. Ask me anything else.
Thanks for sharing this. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home!
Rooting for you, Nicholas. Study hard! God bless.
sending love, Nicholas. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings!
Sending good thoughts. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn.