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Help me finish a computer science degree at Dundee Community College - $4,700 to go

A first-generation student, Marilyn needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a computer science degree.

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Marilyn H. Radcliffe
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Dundee
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at Dundee Community College, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a warehouse packer to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $4,700. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a first-class 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 $4,700 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,950 • Final term tuition: $2,400 • Exam and lab fees: $80 • Textbooks and materials: $270 Every share and every dollar helps. - Marilyn
due date
2026-10-16
bill type
University tuition

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Marilyn all day after reading this. - San Antonio”

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    “You got this. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Duisburg”

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  • Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Lalitpur.

    • Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Bahir Dar

      • Stay strong, Marilyn. This could happen to any of us.

        • Sending love, Marilyn. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Dundee

          • Thanks for sharing this, Marilyn. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Aurangabad

            • Mehul E. ShahPhoto verified

              Wishing you peace, Marilyn. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Don't give up. Thinking of Dundee.

              • Stay strong, Marilyn. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Put this on a community board in Tema this morning. God bless.

                • everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

                  • Take care, Marilyn. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

                    • Sending love. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Los Angeles

                      • rooting for you, Marilyn. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

                        • Sending good thoughts, Marilyn. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. All the best.

                          • It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Saint-Denis

                            • you're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings!

                              • stay strong, Marilyn. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless

                                • Ebru Zeynep ŞenAddress verified

                                  keep going. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                                  • Sending good thoughts, Marilyn. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Ciudad de México.

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