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Help me finish a computer science degree at Savannah State College - $5,450 to go

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

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Claire Lawson
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Savannah
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at Savannah State College, and I'm two terms 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 $5,450. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.6 average, and my professor 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 $5,450 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,900 • Final term tuition: $1,900 • Exam and lab fees: $270 • Textbooks and materials: $380 Thank you for reading my story. - Claire
due date
2026-11-17
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Claire

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,643 in total) I made the first payment toward exam and lab fees. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Best of luck. Hope the November deadline works out. - Rotterdam”

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    “Hope it all works out. I'm in Surrey, thinking of you. - Surrey”

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  • Lerato W. Cele

    Good luck, Claire. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Paris but we're thinking of you.

    • Rani N. MeenaID verified

      So sorry you're going through this, Claire. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Savannah

      • Mercy N. Ocampo

        Wishing you the best, Claire. This could happen to any of us. After 27 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Leeds.

        • Lucía A. Sánchez

          Praying for you, Claire. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Mecca!

          • Elmarie T. Mabaso

            Hope it all works out, Claire. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.

            • Somchai Rattapon AmpaiPhoto verified

              So sorry you're going through this, Claire. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Nashik

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