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One semester away: help Hadley graduate from Chattanooga University
Hadley has worked and saved for four years to study a master's in public health; a $5,700 gap now stands between her and graduation.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a master's in public health at Chattanooga University, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a shop assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $5,700.
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.
Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees.
Where the $5,700 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $1,750
• Final term tuition: $3,500
• Exam and lab fees: $100
• Textbooks and materials: $350
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Hadley
- due date
- 2026-05-04
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Hadley
Quick update: $3,225 raised so far (57%). the plan for final term tuition is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Update from Chattanooga: I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Put this on a community board in Phuket this morning. Greetings from Phuket.
Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.
Thinking of you, Hadley. Study hard! Love from Aberdeen!