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Help me finish a degree in social work at Aurora Community College - $3,500 to go

Rachel is two terms away from finishing a degree in social work but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $3,500.

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Rachel Knight
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Aurora
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at Aurora Community College, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a delivery rider to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,500. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a distinction 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. The payment will go directly to the Aurora Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $3,500 goes: • Final term tuition: $2,850 • Textbooks and materials: $320 • Exam and lab fees: $330 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-09-08
bill type
University tuition
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Updates from Rachel

  1. We're at 28% thanks to 30 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $986 raised so far (28%). I made the first payment toward exam and lab fees. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($299 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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    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Rachel all day after reading this.”

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    “All the best. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Orlando”

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  • Cynthia T. Wong

    Thinking of you, Rachel. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Naivasha.

    $1,938.50 raised of $3,500

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