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One semester away: help Caroline graduate from Manchester Community College

Caroline has worked and saved for three years to study a master's in public health; a $3,000 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Caroline Hicks
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Manchester
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a master's in public health at Manchester Community College, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a barista to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,000. 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 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 Manchester Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $3,000 goes: โ€ข Outstanding tuition balance: $1,050 โ€ข Final term tuition: $1,700 โ€ข Textbooks and materials: $250 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Caroline
due date
2026-03-16
bill type
University tuition

Updates from Caroline

  1. Update from Manchester: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Gave what I could this week. - Barranquillaโ€

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    โ€œThinking of you. From Montpellier with love. - Montpellierโ€

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    โ€œStay strong. Small amount but sent with love. - Calgaryโ€

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    Great help in a difficult time

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  • Thinking of you and your family, Caroline. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

    • Hope it all works out, Caroline. This could happen to any of us. All the best.

      • Study hard! After 16 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

        • Cian FlanaganID verified

          hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. After 13 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Makassar

          • best of luck, Caroline. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together

            • Hope it all works out, Caroline. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors.

              • Hope things get better soon, Caroline. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Wish I lived closer to Gaziantep so I could bring a meal

                • As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Wish I lived closer to Gondar so I could bring a meal

                  • So sorry you're going through this, Caroline. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Manchester.

                    • wishing you the best, Caroline. I hope things turn around soon. Take care

                      • hope it all works out, Caroline. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Moscow this morning. All the best.

                        • It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Malang donated after I showed her your page. God bless

                          • Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in El Paso donated after I showed her your page. Love from El Paso.

                            • Thanks for sharing this, Caroline. This could happen to any of us. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Manchester.

                              • Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless

                                • Sending good thoughts, Caroline. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Manchester.

                                  • Sending love, Caroline. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

                                    • Sending strength, Caroline. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Giza

                                      • Hang in there, Caroline. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I hope May is when things finally get easier. All the best.

                                        • Naomi M. LongAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                                          hope it all works out, Caroline. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Manchester

                                          • Hope you get there. Love from Ankara.

                                            • Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Jeddah.

                                              • Venkat J. BabuPhoto verified

                                                You're not alone, Caroline. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up.

                                                • Thanks for sharing this, Caroline. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Eindhoven.

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