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Stella's final semester of a pharmacy diploma in St. Petersburg

A first-generation student, Stella needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a pharmacy diploma.

🇺🇸 St. Petersburg, Florida, United States4,382 views
Stella Norwood
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St. Petersburg
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a pharmacy diploma at St. Petersburg University, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a warehouse packer to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $5,750. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.9 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. The payment will go directly to the St. Petersburg University bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $5,750 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $3,450 • Final term tuition: $2,150 • Exam and lab fees: $150 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2025-12-19
bill type
University tuition

Updates from Stella

  1. We're at 45% thanks to 66 of you. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $1,144 raised so far (20%). I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Stella all day after reading this. - Birmingham”

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    “Keep your head up. My neighbor told me about this one. - Mbale”

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    “Be well. Hope the December deadline works out. - Johannesburg”

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  • Rooting for you, Stella. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Savar donated after I showed her your page.

    • Hang in there, Stella. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Mumbai.

      • Keep going, Stella. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Love from Los Angeles.

        • hope things get better soon, Stella. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

          • Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings

            • Wishing you the best, Stella. Your post was clear and honest. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Konya

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