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One semester away: help Brendan graduate from Galway State College

Brendan is one term away from finishing a nursing degree but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $4,200.

🇮🇪 Connacht, Ireland2,768 views
Brendan N. Murphy
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Galway
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a nursing degree at Galway State College, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a night-shift cleaner to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $4,200. 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 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 Galway State College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $4,200 goes: • Exam and lab fees: $125 • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,350 • Final term tuition: $1,725 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Brendan
due date
2025-07-06
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Brendan

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,035 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Galway: I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Ziad Ibrahim 🇸🇦 · $250

    “Thought of Brendan all day after reading this. - Mecca”

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    “All the best. Thought of Brendan all day after reading this. - Jerusalem”

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    “Good luck. From Tehuacán with love.”

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    “Hope the July deadline works out. - Durban”

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    “Hope the July deadline works out. - Thủ Đức”

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    “Wishing you the best. I'm in Granada, thinking of you.”

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  • John Kariuki WafulaPhoto verified

    Sending good thoughts, Brendan. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

    • Jagadish J. Pillai

      Wishing you peace, Brendan. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update

      • Andriy Danylo RudenkoQuestion

        Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Galway!

        • Brendan N. MurphyOwnerAnswerID verified

          Thank you. If you're in Galway I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.

      • Pavel Shuvo Jahan

        Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Galway.

        • Osama Kamal Wahba

          Good luck, Brendan. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Johannesburg donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Johannesburg.

          • Gauri J. SolankiQuestion

            any update on how things are going in Galway?

            • Naomi N. Gordon

              Stay strong, Brendan. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Galway.

              • Charlotte Silke KuhnQuestion

                Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Brendan

                • Brendan N. MurphyOwnerAnswerID verified

                  Sure. The biggest one is exam and lab fees, $125. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for asking.

              • Tahmina Shapla HowladerID verifiedVerified organization

                rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update

                • Letícia Márcia MedeirosAddress verified

                  So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                  • Davide Ugo Costantini

                    I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Los Angeles so I could bring a meal. God bless

                    • Daniela Tatiane Miranda

                      Hope things get better soon, Brendan. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                      • Faruk Hossain

                        sending strength. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. All the best.

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