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Tuition fund for Amelia: a master's in public health at Orlando Community College

A first-generation student, Amelia needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a master's in public health.

🇺🇸 Orlando, Florida, United States1,314 views
Maria K. Hayes
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Orlando
Amelia is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a master's in public health at Orlando Community College, and is two terms away from graduating. She has worked as a delivery rider to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $4,650. The registrar has said Amelia can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Amelia has a top-ten-percent 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 Amelia would lose her place and scholarship eligibility. Amelia isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and help the next student. The payment will go directly to the Orlando Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $4,650 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $980 • Final term tuition: $3,300 • Exam and lab fees: $250 • Textbooks and materials: $120 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Maria
due date
2026-09-25
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Maria

  1. We're at 21% thanks to 24 of you. the plan for final term tuition is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($339 in total) I made the first payment toward exam and lab fees. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Orlando: I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials. We're at 5% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Maria

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  • Jacques Marc Philippe

    Thinking of you and your family, Maria. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

    • Teresa Hayes

      Stay strong, Maria. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Zapopan

      • Valérie Faure

        Best of luck, Maria. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

        • Mega Yuni Winata

          Praying for you. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Love from Thane.

          • Filippo Mattia Vitale

            Good luck, Maria. Study hard!

            • Mangesh W. Deshpande

              Thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Depok so I could bring a meal.

              • Hadley S. Jenkins

                Take care, Maria. Your post was clear and honest.

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