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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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Hadley S. Powers
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Chattanooga
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
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Hadley

  1. 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.

  2. 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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  • Isabelle Nichols

    Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Put this on a community board in Phuket this morning. Greetings from Phuket.

    • Greta Gabriele Klein

      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.

      • Elena G. Fernandez

        Thinking of you, Hadley. Study hard! Love from Aberdeen!

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