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Tuition fund for Parker: a pharmacy diploma at the Worcester Institute of Technology

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

🇺🇸 01684, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States7,358 views
Parker Olson
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Worcester
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a pharmacy diploma at the Worcester Institute of Technology, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a library assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $5,300. 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 professor 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 $5,300 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,700 • Final term tuition: $3,200 • Exam and lab fees: $240 • Textbooks and materials: $160 With deep gratitude, Parker
due date
2025-10-30
bill type
University tuition

Updates from Parker

  1. Thank you all. We're at 70% now ($3,726). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. We're at 48% thanks to 65 of you. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. We're at 24% thanks to 28 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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    “Praying for you. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Adama”

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    “Get well soon. Hope the October deadline works out. - Breda”

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    “You got this - Kanpur”

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    “Blessings. Thought of Parker all day after reading this.”

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    “Wishing you the best - Patna”

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    “Thinking of you. Small amount but sent with love. - Madrid”

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  • How is Parker doing now?

    • So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Sacramento.

      • You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Lille!

        • Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Worcester

          • Wishing you the best, Parker. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best

            • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

              • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Worcester

                • Parker OlsonOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

                  Thank you. If you're in Worcester I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

              • Thinking of you and your family, Parker. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

                • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Parker

                  • Parker OlsonOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

                    It's all in the list in the story. outstanding tuition balance is the big one at $1,700, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.

                • Rooting for you, Parker. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

                  • Thanks for sharing this, Parker. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Johannesburg donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

                    • Sending strength, Parker. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                      • Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

                        • thanks for sharing this, Parker. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless

                          • Chiamaka Amaka YakubuAddress verified

                            Thinking of you and your family, Parker. Your post was clear and honest

                            • sending good thoughts. Study hard! I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Worcester

                              • best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless

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