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One semester away: help Marcia graduate from Montego Bay Polytechnic

Marcia has worked and saved for four years to study a teaching qualification; a $1,300 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Marcia P. Burke
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Montego Bay
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a teaching qualification at Montego Bay Polytechnic, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a delivery rider to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $1,300. 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 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 $1,300 goes: • Exam and lab fees: $50 • Final term tuition: $1,150 • Textbooks and materials: $100 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Marcia
due date
2026-08-24
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Marcia

  1. Thank you all. We're at 45% now ($583). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials.

  2. We're at 10% thanks to 7 of you. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Thiago Samuel LeiteQuestion

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Marcia?

    • Marcia P. BurkeOwnerAnswerAddress verified

      Thank you. If you're in Montego Bay I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Abril F. Carrillo

    You're not alone, Marcia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

    • Tiffany P. RadcliffePhoto verified

      Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

      • Gregory K. Tucker

        take care, Marcia. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. Love from Mohammedia.

        • Zainab Sana Niazi

          I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Hyderabad.

          • Wulan Siti Wardana

            Keep going, Marcia. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.

            • Tigist Senait Jemal

              Study hard! I hope August is when things finally get easier. God bless.

              • Kiptoo Hamisi Urassa

                Stay strong. Study hard! I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Amsterdam.

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