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Help me finish a pharmacy diploma at Rockford Polytechnic - $5,950 to go

A first-generation student, Lourdes needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a pharmacy diploma.

🇺🇸 Rockford, Illinois, United States6,111 views
Lourdes L. Medina
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a pharmacy diploma at Rockford Polytechnic, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a tutor to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $5,950. 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 academic advisor 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 Rockford Polytechnic bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $5,950 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,550 • Final term tuition: $3,750 • Exam and lab fees: $260 • Textbooks and materials: $390 Thank you for reading my story. - Lourdes
due date
2026-09-05
bill type
University tuition

Updates from Lourdes

  1. Quick update: $1,961 raised so far (33%). I made the first payment toward outstanding tuition balance. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. 20% there. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

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  • Faisal Ahmed TawfikID verifiedPhoto verified

    Thinking of you and your family, Lourdes. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

    • good luck with the exams, you've got this. After 14 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything!

      • Keep going, Lourdes. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Jacksonville.

        • Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Shinjuku.

          • Sending strength, Lourdes. Study hard! Wish I lived closer to Ekurhuleni so I could bring a meal. Love from Konya

            • rooting for you, Lourdes. Study hard!

              • Good luck, Lourdes. Hope you get there. Love from Lagos.

                • Zainab Wafa LotfyPhoto verified

                  Praying for you, Lourdes. Looking forward to the next update.

                  • study hard! My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Amiens.

                    • Good luck, Lourdes. Hope this works out for you.

                      • so sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Rockford

                        • Good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from San Diego.

                          • So sorry you're going through this, Lourdes. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.

                            • Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. Thinking of Rockford.

                              • Take care. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. We're a small family in Feira de Santana but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

                                • Hang in there, Lourdes. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Novosibirsk.

                                  • Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Thinking of Rockford

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