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One semester away: help Mateo graduate from the Detroit Institute of Technology
Mateo has worked and saved for five years to study a master's in public health; a $3,250 gap now stands between him and graduation.
🇺🇸 Detroit, Michigan, United States1,526 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a master's in public health at the Detroit Institute of Technology, 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 $3,250.
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 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 $3,250 goes:
• Textbooks and materials: $220
• Outstanding tuition balance: $2,850
• Exam and lab fees: $180
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- due date
- 2026-06-21
- bill type
- University tuition
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your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Detroit.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Winston-Salem
Sending love, Mateo. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.