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One semester away: help Shirley graduate from Minneapolis Polytechnic
A first-generation student, Shirley needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a pharmacy diploma.
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Shirley is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a pharmacy diploma at Minneapolis Polytechnic, and is two terms away from graduating. She has worked as a barista to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $5,100.
The registrar has said Shirley can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Shirley has a distinction average, and a department head has written in support.
Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Shirley would lose her place and scholarship eligibility.
Shirley isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and 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 $5,100 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $1,100
• Final term tuition: $3,600
• Exam and lab fees: $240
• Textbooks and materials: $160
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-11-10
- bill type
- University tuition
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wishing you the best, Gabriella. This could happen to any of us.
Sending good thoughts, Gabriella. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted.
keep going, Gabriella. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Minneapolis.
Sending love. Hope this works out for you. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.