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Teresita's final semester of a master's in public health in Santa Rosa
A first-generation student, Teresita needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a master's in public health.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a master's in public health at Santa Rosa Community 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 $655.
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 faculty supervisor 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 $655 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $350
• Final term tuition: $250
• Exam and lab fees: $50
• Textbooks and materials: $5
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Teresita
- due date
- 2025-11-02
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Teresita
Update from Santa Rosa: we've started the first stage. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
9% there. the first invoice got paid this week. Thank you. - Teresita
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Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Porto Alegre but we're thinking of you.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 17 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Stay strong, Teresita. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings