The #PayMyTuitionChallenge is a viral social media phenomenon where students share their academic achievements or financial struggles in hopes of receiving financial aid from celebrities or wealthy donors. The trend reached a fever pitch when rapper Nicki Minaj famously began paying off tuition and book costs for fans who could prove they had perfect grades. Since then, the hashtag has evolved into a mix of genuine crowdfunding pleas and satirical commentary on the rising costs of higher education. Users often use the template to humorously highlight the contrast between their hard work and their empty bank accounts, making it a staple of 'broke student' internet culture.