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Florian's final semester of an accounting degree in Toronto

A first-generation student, Florian needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of an accounting degree.

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Laurent Martin
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Florian is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying an accounting degree at Toronto University, and is two terms away from graduating. He has worked as a library assistant to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $5,250. The registrar has said Florian can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Florian has a first-class average, and an academic advisor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Florian would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Florian isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He started and help the next student. The payment will go directly to the Toronto University bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $5,250 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,700 • Final term tuition: $2,050 • Exam and lab fees: $185 • Textbooks and materials: $315 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2025-09-26
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Laurent

  1. Small update. $2,481 so far, I met with the university and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 28% now ($1,492). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Bello Okechukwu AdeyemiQuestion

    How is Florian doing now?

    • Owen R. Roberts

      Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Chennai.

      • Rasha Rahma Jaber

        Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. Blessings.

        • Nisha C. BajpaiQuestion

          Is there anything that isn't money that would help Florian?

          • Rubina Nargis Dutta

            Praying for you, Laurent. Hope you get there. All the best.

            • Gilbert M. Santos

              You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope October is when things finally get easier. God bless.

              • Francisca Tatiane CardosoQuestion

                what exactly is the $5,250 for?

                • Laurent MartinOwnerAnswerAddress verified

                  Sure. The biggest one is outstanding tuition balance, $2,700. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Appreciate you taking the time.

              • Teguh Gunawan Susanto

                So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless

                • Rahima Haque

                  Thanks for sharing this, Laurent. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                  • Elsa Sinta SuryaID verified

                    Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done!

                    • Januka Magar

                      You're not alone, Laurent. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

                      • Hridoy Sabbir Rahman

                        thinking of you and your family. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn.

                        • Denise H. PorterPhoto verified

                          Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

                          • Konstantin Mikhail Polishchuk

                            Stay strong, Laurent. Study hard!

                            • Rowan R. Reynolds

                              Wishing you the best, Laurent. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

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