I have been a special education teacher for 4 years and am trying to work on a masters degree. I paid my tuition on credit cards 3 years ago when no financial aid was available. I had to discontinue classes because of my massive debt. I can barely pay the minimum payments, as I spend what extra I have on supplies, snacks and incentives for my students. In my spare time, I work for Lyft and charge scooters trying to tackle this debt so I can get back to finish my degree. Feeling hopeless but I will continue to try to find ways to help my students and career. Any small amount would mean so much!

My deepest thanks,

paypal.me/audrey346

Hello to anyone who reads this,

I’ve never really done anything like this before, but I figured there is no harm in trying, I suppose.  My main goal and drive in life right now is to take (and pass) the A+ certification so I can start my career in IT, to give myself and kids a better life. The price to get that certification is hefty for me though.

I completed college back in 2010 and got my associates degree in computer information systems, as I’ve always be really interested in computers. Shortly after that I had 2 kids and school was permanently put on hold. I’ve done whatever job necessary to make sure my kids were able to have a roof over their head and always be fed, but it was always retail or fast food type jobs, nothing like an actual career job.

Fast forward to now, and my kids are grown up a bit so its become a little easier to take care of them, but being a single mom never becomes truly easy.  I decided I’m finally ready to pursue my career in IT and have been studying for my A+ certification with the help of some classes from Udemy. The problem I have is that I live, literally, paycheck to paycheck and the certification exam cost is pretty expensive for me. The A+ cert has 2 core areas, which is basically two exams before you get the actual certification. Each exam voucher is $219, so $438 in total. Saving up enough for both exam vouchers will take me so long, it seems impossible for me without some sort of miracle happening.

If I could get the A+ done, I could move on to a much better job related to the field I’d like to go in, and then pay for my own further certifications I would need to move into cyber security. It will be a lot of work since I need to take Network+, Security+, CySA+, and hopefully ending at CASP+, but that is my career goal and I will get there one way or another; I just have to take it one step at a time.

Any donation what so ever would be absolutely mind blowing to me and I would be so grateful, because I’m just so used to struggling. Thank you anyone who read this. I uploaded a (terrible) pic to show the exam voucher prices and that I am actively studying for the cert.

*** paypal.me/marianblue

Hello,

I’m writing this on behalf of my wife and I.  neither of us really like asking for money but the next few months are putting us in some pretty bad straights.  we’ve been trying to work on paying off our credit cards and other bills pretty steadily recently which has been made tough because my wife tuition for college has been taking up most of our extra income.  however we’ve hit a situation that is going to make the next three months come pretty close to breaking us.  her tuition payments for her last semester are going to be about 250-300 dollars more per month than we had been anticipating because of some extra classes she has to take and the fact that the college is only offering a 3 month payment plan instead of 4.

Until now we have been able to make all our payments and not ask for much help from family.  Partly because our families aren’t in much position to help either.  Her parents are trying to pay for a new house and my mother was fired from her job 2 years ago and had her income drop a lot because of it.

We have managed to try controlling our debt and had a plan for getting everything paid off in the next 3-5 years.  This tuition issue however that fell into our laps this week is putting a lot of strain on us not just financially but emotionally as well.  The tuition alone will now take up about a quarter of our monthly income even having slashed our grocery budget, our date night budget, and every where else we can try cutting money.  We have been doing little things like using Mturk and other sites to get a little extra money but it’s not really enough to make a dent in what we need the next three months.

I know it’s a long shot but any help that anyone is willing to provide would be greatly appreciated.  We’re hoping that one day soon we’ll be in a position to be offering the help to those who need a hand up.  For anyone who read this thank you.  And thank you in advance for anyone who is able and willing to help us out.  We promise we won’t forget it and put it to good use getting her tuition paid and pay it forward as soon as we can

https://paypal.me/DDaniel456

Hello all! My name is malhia and I am 19 years old. I was a student at the university of Colorado Denver living on campus, when my mother lost her job and my parents needed me to move home to help support them financially. I am a full time student and cocktail waitress. When I had to move back home, I had to break my housing and dining contract which left me with a debt of $7000. My parents are unable to help me in any way with this and I currently have only been able to pay off $1200 of it. I am working as hard as I possibly can and am enrolled in an online university for that I can still help my parents at home. I’m exhausted and broken trying to pay of this debt and help my family at the same time. Absolutely anything helps and would be a godsend. Thank you so much for your time.

PayPal.Me/malhiag

As with just about everyone on here, just struggling to cover some bills. My problem is two-fold. My wife and I are making strides to eliminate our debt, which a large majority are student loans. The other part is my parents. Both are currently in the Philippines, living only on the SS benefits being provided to them.

I just want to be able to help them more, especially having sacrificed so much for me. If possible, I’d like to bring them back home, and help them find a place to live, and be able to support them financially.

As the title states, every bit helps. We are not asking for a single home run to cover it all, just a little bit to help us manage and to get me closer to getting my parents back to us.

paypal.me/franzgambe

Hello my name is Laseittyah. Well I didn’t even know that a site like this even existed, but I’m hopeful that I’m able to improve my situation through the generosity from someone (I’m guessing it would be from someone reading this, so possible thank you in advance?). Also, know that even in my darker time, I still have a sense of humor (good for the soul). I say this to tell you now so you don’t mistake it for me being ungrateful or arrogant in any way.

Anyway, I guess I’m supposed to explain what my situation is and more importantly, why I need the money I’m (so humbly) requesting. Well I’ll try to do my best to paint the full picture, so sorry in advance if it’s a little disorganized.

Well this started after graduating from high school months back (last summer). I just graduated, but like many other students, I didn’t really want to go to college largely due to having other ambitions. But like many others, I have parents who insist (borderline force) me go to college or face leaving the house.

Note: I’m in no way blaming my parents for my situation. It’s understandable. Most parents think (and most do) know what’s best for their child. But, when it comes to dreams and the fact that we only have 1 life to live on this fantastic earth, I can’t really afford to take the chance of not knowing how my life plays out.

So, I do end up going to college. I went for 1 semester and it was okay, but I did feel like I was wasting my time a bit. Anyway, during the break before the second semester I would begin to work on my business (I know, it’s kind of Cliché). I should also mention that I’ve actually been working on my business (as of my writing this it’s been 2 years and 13 days) it’s just that before I spent most of my money on trial and error with previous “versions.” This time I actually performed research and built a solid foundation for my business. Currently, I’m on the website planning phase and I’m scoping out every page/element that’ll be on my website.

Now, I was expecting to use my college refund (after paying for my classes) to give me the final amounts of money I need to cover expenses of my upcoming business project (Approx. $300), food to keep my energy levels sustained through the day (Approx. $40/Week), and get my ps4 and extras (well, re-get due to me selling it  to fund my debts with Google AdWords) This would be anywhere from $200-$500.  I was going to use the reminder of the money to fund my traveling band food, until my main business project took hold and could pay for it.

The refund I was expecting to get was for $3,650.00 (+$750, but at that time the other scholarship didn’t send out the money yet). But last minute, I checked my account and I saw that it wasn’t there anymore and they were instead charging me $1,054.00 for my classes. I had an email telling me that I didn’t meet something called “SAP” so I wouldn’t be receiving any financial aid. Yes, I didn’t really want to go to college in the first place, so I wasn’t all to “vigilant” with all the college talk I received in high school. I did pretty well in all my classes (they weren’t that challenging and had few-but heavily weighted- assignments).

That draw back really caught me by surprise, thus leaving me without money and stressing on how I’ll fund my business project, food, and travel (My parents took me to school the first semester, but said I must go by myself from now on). You might be wondering about my family financial situation. Well if you haven’t guessed already, I don’t come from the wealthiest family to say the least, and money is tight (but, what’s new? Am I right?).

I tried to make my own money online (domaining was one I thought I could excel in), but you could probably guess how that went. So, here I am today asking for help from some (hopefully) super generous people. I’m not sure how this works, but I would hope to get at least enough to cover my classes ($1,054.00). But, if I truly am in the presence of some (almost unnatural) kind human beings, then the full amount I would’ve received from my refund would be very much appreciated ($4,400).

I don’t think it’s obligated, but I truly am grateful to even have an opportunity such as this. This isn’t the man in the mirror talking (Yes, I’m listening to this as I write this. Not to be more sad with my writing or anything like that, I just love that MJ. I’m a boy by the way :)) But, anyway I most definitely am willing to pay back every cent I’m given (if that’s alright with you). Once my business idea comes to fruition (honestly speaking I’m 10000000000% sure it will. Once again I know it sounds cliché but I’m serious) I’ll be more than happy to pay you back what you so generously gave me (plus interest).

So, all-in-ll thank you for reading my story of struggle and partial humor (even if I don’t get help, hopefully you had a “kick” out of reading this) and your donation would be more than welcome.

Thanks, Laseittyah

My PayPal Link: https://paypal.me/treasureddomains

https://paypal.me/francescarubino

After receiving my college acceptances, they only offered me $10,000 from my FAFSA, although my household income is only $27,000. These schools cost roughly $70,000. I can’t afford these whatsoever, but they are my dream schools. I thought the hardest part would be deciding between schools, however it seems it’ll be affording them.

Dorms, meal plans, course costs, textbooks—all of this is so expensive, and I just can’t afford it. My GPA is a 3.7, but that won’t matter unless I can afford these schools.

If anyone can find it in their hearts to donate to my situation and further my education, I would do anything for you. I want to send a postcard or a personalized video thanking you! But please, donate to my cause.

https://paypal.me/francescarubino

MY STUDENT LOANS IS THREATENING TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION AND GARNISH MY WAGES.

I’m nervous. I’ve never felt so nervous. I’m wracking my brain how to do this.

In 2010 I was excited to start my journey graduating with a degree from Full Sail University. I moved to New Orleans months before my 21st birthday and started my career. Things got out of hand quickly. I left, stayed with my parents and tried very hard to pay it off. I had two loans. The other loans is done. I went back to school in 2015 and was told that my loans with be put into deferment while I was in school and that was a blessing. I was under the impression that it would be while I was back in school, but that was not the case. For private student loans, deferment is temporary. Thus I was trying to pay it off as best I could but it was too much of a burden. The interest that had accrued during that time added so much to my balance and the monthly payment rose. Currently I’m on a payment plan to pay $516 a month for 12 months to keep me on track. However, I’m barely making it by. I had to quit school. I’m looking for another job. I need to make sure this is paid. My credit is ruined and on top of it all they’re considering legal action to take the money from my wages.

I’m not without fault. I accept my part in the lack of financial planning that has led me to this unfortunate circumstance. I’m aware that my hard work will pay off and I promise I wouldn’t be on this website if I just didn’t know what else to do.

I pray every day that I find the way to pay this loan back and get it out of my life. That career is over and it still haunts me. I just want to move on without it in my life so I can start over and live again. I’m nervous that this might never happen for me.

If someone kind enough to help me get back on track could please help me out. I can’t ask for all of it, but even a little bit helps.

Thank You to any one who will help and I pray that your generosity will bring blessings upon you.

paypal.me/joshpled

Hello,

I want to apologize ahead of time if this post has already been seen. In my last submission it seemed that the server timed out and I was not sure if it went through because nothing loaded afterwards.

My name is Jose Antonio Briceno and I am 30 years old. I am asking for help in getting funding to be able to become a Private pilot. My story is a bit complicated to be honest, but it is also what prompted me to search and find a website like this. I was originally born in Venezuela and brought over by my parents when i was 2 years old. I was given a tourist’s social security number and I have spent 28 years of my life here in the U.S, graduated and gotten to some college level of education in that time. I unfortunately through a combination of bad luck, bad timing and law changes have yet to be able to be a citizen or even a legal resident eventhough I have been here pretty much my whole life, worked and paid taxes. Due to this, I have always been very limited financially with what I can afford with college as I cannot recieve federal financial aid and have to pay for everything out of pocket. I am currently mid process of trying to aquire citizenship or at least legal residancy through aylum from the current situation of civil unrest in Venezuela. This is after being taken by ICE and taken to a detention center for over a month. It was one of the hardest times in my life so far and it was hard being separated from my family by what I felt was my own government. Of course I dont make the decisions to our laws but I don’t understand why it is so hard for someone like me who was brought without consent as a baby and raised in the U.S for so long to become a citizen, and why I had to be treated like a prisoner. I am also going through a divorce and my significant other left me without being able to at least help me finish getting a status through marriage. This has forced me to have to move back in with my parents for help. Going through these events almost simultaniously was quite truamatic for me.

I am here trying to move forward with purpose and asking for help so that I can show that I am able to be a valuable resource to this country and continue pursuing something that I have started but couldn’t afford to finish, and that I always had a passion for and that is the Aviation industry. The whole program is about 60 thousand dollars but i am just asking for enough to start the process which is about 12 thousand dollars for the private pilots license. I never knew that a website like this existed but the idea came to me and I am here asking for any help that can be given in this matter. I am just trying to get ahead in life just like everyone else and make a comfortable and honest living and future.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my post

Sincerely,

Jose Antonio Briceno

Paypal.me/Jabriceno

First I’m going to start out by explaining a little bit about me and my past and then why I need donations. My name is Sydnee. I’m about to turn 19 and I’m a full time college student. I am in my freshman year, doing my pre recs for the LPN program. My end goal is to get my doctorate in nursing. Which will take roughly 5 more years. This year I ended up taking out $5,000 in loans. To cover tuition fees and books. I also work part time as a host at a restaurant. I put in as many hours possible that I can each week. Even with me working part time i’m barely able to afford the living expenses of my city. I barely break even. Now to a little bit about my past. I was raised by my mom. We have struggled since I was 10 years old. My mom is a recovering addict / alcoholic. I did not get very good grades in high school due to having to focus on taking care of my little brother most of my life. I failed quite a few classes my freshman year. My senior year caused me to have a reality check that I don’t want the same life I had growing up. I tried extremely hard and got mostly B’s. I ended up graduating on time even though I had been behind. I knew the only way I could get the future I wanted was to go to college. I also found my passion my senior year. Nursing. I took my CNA class and loved it. The idea of having the chance to help people especially the mentally ill warmed my heart. When I was younger I witnessed my grandma struggle with mental illness which eventually led to her suicide. This pushed me towards nursing. My main goal is to pay off part of my loans before they acquire too much interest. $2000 worth of my loans start acquiring interest while I’m still in college. I’m afraid with me breaking even every month I won’t be able to get ahead. Honestly anything would help. It just has caused me so much anxiety. I do not want to be so caught up in debt that it could spiral after I graduate. If you donate, thank you and even if you do not. Thank you for reading my story.

PayPal.Me/sydneemrobinson

Hi Everyone,

Thank you for clicking on this request! I really appreciate it.

I am a first-generation college student and a recent pre-med graduate from a private university with $144,496.65 in student loans (131,311.15 for private loan, 13,185.50 for federal loan) because my parents didn’t have enough money to put food on the table and save up money for college. My parents also don’t have great credit scores so the interest rate was large, which is why the amount is so high. I graduated with Magna Cum Laude, with obtaining clinical and research experience. My parents really wanted a doctor in the family and I wanted to make them proud. Unfortunately, most pre-med experiences are unpaid, so I applied to take the MCAT and continued to do unpaid research work. I currently have $100 in my bank account because I still had to eat, which means I am unable to pay my student loans off every month.

Despite my parents’ desire for me to become a doctor, I want to go to nursing school because I was unhappy thinking about becoming a doctor. I found that I enjoy the patient interaction and caring for patients in their most vulnerable time. I know that it’ll be a difficult road, but I know that in the end, I will be happier doing something that I enjoy.

When I told my parents, they said they will not pay for my loans and nursing school, so I will also need $60,000 for nursing school. Ideally, I would apply to the University of Washington and apply to become a resident of Washington to receive in-state tuition, but getting into UWSON is difficult, so I need to prepare for the expenses of private universities and/or out-of-state tuition. I am hoping to apply for scholarships and save up money by working as a Certified Nursing Assistant before matriculating to Nursing School. However, I still need money for rent and food as my parents are no longer supporting me.

At this moment, I still need to take pre-requisites as I work full-time and will be paying for these classes on my own. I would be so grateful if you could help me pay off my loans because I want to care for patients without the burden of student loans. I have always felt a calling to nursing, and I would like to be able to reach my dream.

Thank you again for reading through this. Anything helps!

My paypal.me is paypal.me/galangc

If at the age of 10 years old I would have known that my life story would involve working 17 different jobs in an almost 29 years span (and at least 4 of those jobs had me filing unemployment), as well as having 2 kids 7 years apart (by 2 different guys) before I was 30, and losing one through false accusations in court to his dad/having to pay child support, along with almost losing my life in 9 car accidents, being married close to age 40 and having to give up both my dreams of going into the military right after high school and dropping out of college less than 6 months before graduation  (along with a whole slew of other issues that would make this post long like a novel) then I would have just locked myself in my room and never came out from underneath the covers or the bed or out of the closet.

My name is Shareasa and the things above are true events that have happened in my life.  As of right now, I’m about to be 42 years old in January 2020 and I’m struggling to make ends connect on my side of the equation so that my husband and I can live.  But above all things I want the opportunity to feel happiness for once in my life.  I’m currently enrolled in classes online for a school called Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) in Florida.  I’m studying Medical Administrative Assistant so that I can work in the medical office field.

The dilemma right now is that I don’t have any income to pay my tuition, unable to find scholarships in time and have left a financial burden on my husband by doing this but I just felt it was only fair for me to be happy for a change, as I have always put myself on the backburner and made everyone else happy first.

My request is very simple…all I’m looking for is the remaining $2800 to pay off my current tuition for this school before the 5th of January 2020 so that way I can concentrate on my studies while also trying to find a more suitable job to help us financially (because i know that I won’t be blessed to win the lottery or Publisher’s Clearinghouse contests…honestly!!!).  I know my request is being asked on a short notice but as a Christian I have faith that it can be fulfilled…this will not only boost my faith, but it will show folks like my oldest son and my husband that God does answers prayers.  So I pray that my prayer has reached both the hearts and ears of those who can and will help me.

Thank you so very much in advance, God bless you all abundantly and happy new year of goodness and prosperity throughout the whole year.  I may not know you by name but I will know you by the kindness you show from your heart.

Sincerely,

Shareasa

(Paypal : paypal.me/shareasad  or CashApp: $angelicluv21)

Hey there, I am a freshman in university right now. And I do not come from a very well off family. I am in need of about 3000 dollars to be able to continue to go to Uni. I am not asking for it all to be paid off. I just need some help getting the number down lower. I just need this number down lower, desperately. My household isn’t the best for my mental state and this is one of the only ways I can get out of this family. Any amount would help. I am a film major right now, and I am already late for registering because they won’t let me without getting my tuition amount down until a certain number. I don’t like having to beg on the internet for money. I am willing to do art commissions as compensation as well even if that would help. That is as much as I can do for compensation. 

This school is expensive, but it’s also one of the less expensive schools I can go to. I am a film major at this school. It is one of the only schools around me that have a good film program. I knew this was what I wanted to go into since my junior year of High School. 

As I said before, my household life isn’t good for my mental state. It heightens my anxiety and I am afraid that I won’t last long in this house. Especially if I have to stay here for longer than a few months for the breaks. Even just staying almost 2 weeks makes me feel terrible. This town is small, and there isn’t much to do here. Most people that were my friends have also just left me because my abuser convinced them I was the bad one in the relationship. I am terrified of leaving my house some days because of them. But, I can handle that.

I began to get better with my mental health after going away for college. Staying in this place isn’t good for me, and I know going back to school will help in so many ways. 

So, please, anything would help. Even just a dollar. I know $3000 is a lot to ask for, however, I really do need some help. I am willing to do a commission as well for compensation.  Thank you for listening and considering to donate. Again, anything at all will help. 

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Paypal: paypal.me/linisnotweird

   I need assistance paying for my college classes I need to pay a little over $1,100. I’m pulling whatever I can together but right now I’m feeling overwhelmed when confronted with all my bills. I have tried applying for scholarships but I could really use some help to cover a portion of my classes. Right now between my rent which is $875 and my hospital bill for my kidney stones that’s for over $4,600 I’m having a really hard time paying for anything else. 

   When I take in everything I owe and what I need to pay I despair over how to start tackling everything. I try to separate the money for the rent, then pay a portion of my hospital bill and finally cover all my smaller utility bills all while trying to leave money on the side for those rainy days. Unfortunately, despite all I do I experience many rainy days due to expenses for my car or the home. It’s like trying to organize myself just for more things to crop up that I need to handle.

   I try my best but it’s back to the drawing board whenever an unexpected expense pops up. Not enough money comes in and all the debts just pile up. Whenever I pay a portion of a bill the next month I have what I couldn’t pay the previous month plus the new fee for that month and so on every month. There is no rest but honestly any help that can go towards my tuition means that I am closer to paying it all, this is my final year for my Associates in Art which hopefully means that I can look for another job that pays a little more.

   I believe that I will need to pause my studies for a year after my A.A for me to save up a bit and maybe deal a little with my debts before trying to tackle my schooling once more. I would like to pursue my Masters in Accounting although I’m still looking into all the different specializations for my niche. I would like to reach a point where I no longer have to live day by day and can maybe start saving up for a house or retirement and I believe that my schooling is key to reach those goals.

   I would appreciate any assistance that can be offered, any little bit that can be spared would be a huge weight off my shoulders. 

Thank you.  https://www.paypal.me/hospitalandtuition

I am a second year college student just trying to make it work. I have two jobs (one need based and funded through my college) to pay my rent and my tuition fees. I barely survive on 30 hours a week at minimum wage, so when my student bills come in I have no way of finding that money.

I moved from Arkansas to Washington state and cost of living is high. I never needed credit in Arkansas, but now that I support myself in college alone here I can’t get approved for loans. I have a credit card, but building good credit takes time. I moved here to get away from a bad life, but it’s hard to prove that I can do it when I am drowning in the weight of it all. I have depression and anxiety, but I don’t do drugs or drink. I do everything within my power to get myself through college. If I can get into my final year within my major I am almost guaranteed a job through a specific teaching program at my college. I know that if I could just make it though three more years I could be okay.

I work as much as I can, and I budget to the best of my ability. I eat box macaroni and minute rice with chicken and peppers. A bag on penne noodles and pasta sauce costs $2 at the dollar store and makes two to three meals. I write endless essays for those $1000 dollar scholarships, and I apply for any financial aid available. My tuition (out of state) is $11,000 every quarter, $33,000 every year, and I make almost all of it in academic scholarships and need based grants, only falling short a few thousand every quarter. My rent is $700 a month with all utilities included, but on minimum wage I can only make around $900 every month, leaving little for gas, food, insurance.

I just need a little bit, just the few dollars I can’t make. I am working for everything I have and I’m running out of options. If helping me is possible for you then I both applaud you and beg you to maybe help me to get beyond this difficult time in my life. Help me reach for better things. If you can’t then maybe email me about opportunities or more financial advice that you might have. My father didn’t finish college and my mother lived at home and had her tuition paid for her. I feel alone here in this state, but I can make it with just a little bit of help…

paypal.me/fatpumpkincat