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One semester away: help Hudson graduate from Oakland State College
A first-generation student, Hudson needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a master's in public health.
🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States1,484 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a master's in public health at Oakland State College, and I'm two terms 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 $4,800.
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 professor 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 Oakland State College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $4,800 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $1,750
• Final term tuition: $2,600
• Exam and lab fees: $270
• Textbooks and materials: $180
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Hudson
- due date
- 2026-09-11
- bill type
- University tuition
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Stay strong, Hudson. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Nairobi so I could bring a meal. All the best.
take care, Hudson. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Oakland.
wishing you peace, Hudson. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. After 18 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Kota.