College is expensive. If you can't fully afford it, BackThis helps you raise money by sharing your story with the people who believe in you.
Maya, 18
Accepted to Harvard University
Help Maya close the gap
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BackThis page
It's about giving the people who care about you — your family, your teachers, your community — a way to back your future.
They want to back you. You just need to let them.
Tell your story
Answer five guided prompts about your school, your goals, and why this matters. No blank page — just speak from the heart.
Your Story
What school did you get into?
What do you want to study?
What challenges have you faced?
Set your goal
List what you need — tuition, housing, books. We calculate your total automatically. Edit anytime.
Backing Goal
Help Maya close the gap
After financial aid and savings
Share with your people
We write the messages for you — text, Instagram, email. Tap, copy, send. Get backed by your people.
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I got into Harvard and I'm working to...
I got into Harvard! 🎓 I'm closing the gap...
Subject: Help me get to Harvard...
Your Story
What school did you get into?
What do you want to study?
What challenges have you faced?
They earned their spot. Help them get there.
University of Pennsylvania
“The University of Pennsylvania matters to me because it represents the place where I can turn my experiences into advoca”
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Share BackThis with a student who needs help closing the gap.
For students
Create your page in 5 minutes and let your community help.
You decide what to share. You set your own goal. Backers can be anonymous. Every dollar goes directly to you.
If you're under 18, a parent or guardian manages the account to keep things safe.
“I thought asking for help would feel embarrassing. It didn't. It felt like people were waiting for a way to show up.”
Totally normal. Here's what other students have asked.
No. You earned your spot. Asking your community to help you get there isn't embarrassing — it's how people show up for each other.
Yes. With a parent or guardian's consent, they'll manage the account and receive backing. You focus on your story.
You keep everything. There's no all-or-nothing — every dollar someone gives you is yours to use.
You control what's visible. Share your full goal or just the parts you're comfortable with — it's up to you.
Tuition, housing, books, supplies, transportation — anything education-related. You decide what to include.
In minutes. Answer a few prompts, set your goal, and your page is live.
Most students don't have their full tuition covered — you're not alone. Create your page in minutes and let the people who believe in you show up.
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