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Help me finish a diploma in hospitality management at the Buffalo Institute of Technology - $4,650 to go
A first-generation student, Riley needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a diploma in hospitality management.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a diploma in hospitality management at the Buffalo Institute of Technology, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a barista to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $4,650.
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.
Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees.
Where the $4,650 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $2,850
• Final term tuition: $1,500
• Exam and lab fees: $155
• Textbooks and materials: $145
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Riley
- due date
- 2026-11-21
- bill type
- University tuition
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So sorry you're going through this, Riley. Looking forward to the next update.
how is Riley doing now?
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Glasgow but we're thinking of you
Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.
Take care. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless
sending love, Riley. Study hard! I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
Take care, Riley. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too