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One semester away: help Hina graduate from Kitakyushu Polytechnic

Hina has worked and saved for four years to study a master's in public health; a $3,700 gap now stands between her and graduation.

🇯🇵 Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan4,825 views
Hina Naoko Maeda
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Kitakyushu
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a master's in public health at Kitakyushu Polytechnic, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a library assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,700. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.8 average, and my academic advisor 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 $3,700 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,900 • Final term tuition: $1,400 • Exam and lab fees: $230 • Textbooks and materials: $170 Thank you for reading my story. - Hina
due date
2026-10-18
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Hina

  1. Small update. $1,978 so far, the plan for final term tuition is now scheduled.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,275 in total) the plan for final term tuition is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($870 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Hina all day after reading this. - Bronx”

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  • Eoin Power

    Wishing you the best, Hina. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Jakarta but we're thinking of you. All the best.

    • Pooja W. Chheda

      thanks for sharing this, Hina. This could happen to any of us. Blessings!

      • Jose J. McDaniel

        Good luck. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Kitakyushu

        • Dian Zahra Nugroho

          Sending good thoughts, Hina. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Kitakyushu.

          • Priya Cele

            Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

            • Nargis Shirin BanerjeeQuestionPhoto verified

              can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kitakyushu.

              • Hina Naoko MaedaOwnerAnswer

                Thank you. If you're in Kitakyushu I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

            • Jacob J. WoodsPhoto verified

              Good luck, Hina. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

              • Iresha Piumi Jayawardena

                Stay strong. This could happen to any of us. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Hồ Chí Minh City

                • Manoj L. Sidhu

                  Thanks for sharing this, Hina. Shared this with my family. Blessings.

                  • Madeline L. MoranID verified

                    Wishing you peace, Hina. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                    • Isabel R. Luna

                      keep going, Hina. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Thinking of Kitakyushu

                      • Hasan Mizanur Parvez

                        You're not alone, Hina. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

                        • Nisha H. Bhatia

                          wishing you peace, Hina. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

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