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Zahra's final semester of a nursing degree in Paris

Zahra is one term away from finishing a nursing degree but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $4,350.

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Zahra Malak Shaker
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a nursing degree at Paris Polytechnic, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a night-shift cleaner to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $4,350. 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 $4,350 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,650 • Final term tuition: $1,500 • Textbooks and materials: $200 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-04-16
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Zahra

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 43% funded and the plan for textbooks and materials is now scheduled.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($581 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Parvati Aarati Pun

    Hang in there, Zahra. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

    • Pawan Anil Shrestha

      Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Munich donated after I showed her your page!

      • James E. Crawford

        you're not alone, Zahra. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

        • Mohammad Kamrul HaquePhoto verified

          good luck, Zahra. Your post was clear and honest.

          • Kiên Hiếu Trieu

            Thinking of you, Zahra. Shared this with my family. Love from Cleveland.

            • Erdem Kemal Başaran

              thinking of you and your family, Zahra. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from San Diego.

              • James K. WilliamsonPhoto verified

                Thanks for sharing this, Zahra. Hope this works out for you.

                • Francis M. Gonzales

                  Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

                  • Wagner Vinícius Gonçalves

                    So sorry you're going through this, Zahra. Study hard! All the best.

                    • Pedro B. OrozcoPhoto verified

                      thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update!

                      • Guilherme Luiz Peixoto

                        So sorry you're going through this, Zahra. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Thinking of Paris

                        • Athumani Kioko KiptooPhoto verified

                          Sending good thoughts, Zahra. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

                          • Kimberly Chavez

                            Take care, Zahra. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                            • Amal Reem Habib

                              Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Love from Essen

                              • Kunle Jide Yakubu

                                Sending strength, Zahra. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.

                                • Charlotte Zoé Perrot

                                  Good luck. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Miami so I could bring a meal. Love from Málaga

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