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Help me finish an accounting degree at Peoria Community College - $4,400 to go

A first-generation student, Axel needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of an accounting degree.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Peoria, Illinois, United States1,485 views
Axel J. Wong
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Peoria
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an accounting degree at Peoria Community College, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a night-shift cleaner to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $4,400. 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 $4,400 goes: โ€ข Outstanding tuition balance: $2,600 โ€ข Final term tuition: $1,400 โ€ข Exam and lab fees: $270 โ€ข Textbooks and materials: $130 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-12-02
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Axel

  1. We're at 11% thanks to 16 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($526). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($178 in total) the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

Donations

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  • Jamal Nasser Kamel ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $46
  • Madeline N. Murray ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Jerome T. Tolentino ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $20
  • Thabo A. Molefe ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50
  • Mariam Awa Keita ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $25
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100
  • Tumusiime Byaruhanga Athumani ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $5

    โ€œAll the best. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Kisumuโ€

  • Sneha T. Chheda ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $15
  • Julieta E. Peรฑa ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. From Girona with love. - Gironaโ€

  • Jakkrit Chalerm Mahawong ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $5
  • Hudson W. Riley ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $25
  • Hatem Zaid Sabbagh ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $74

    โ€œGod bless. Thought of Axel all day after reading this. - Casablancaโ€

  • Hudson D. Ramirez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Ismael A. Mabini ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $18
  • Nhรขn Cฦฐแปng Tong ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $4.50
  • Randall T. Knight ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $100
  • Vangelis Kyriakos Mavridis ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $100

    โ€œBlessings. Shared with friends too. - Athensโ€

  • Eugene R. Hart ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Juliana Manuela Moura ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $10

    โ€œGet well soon. Thought of Axel all day after reading this.โ€

Reviews

2.2(6 reviews)

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  • Mukesh B. Anand๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Shireen C. Naidoo๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Macharia Omondi Athumani๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified helper
    Outstanding person

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Usha R. Sidhu๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Patient and understanding

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Vivian Favour Jimoh๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Charmaine Ramirez๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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  • Paula B. MacรญasPhoto verified

    sending good thoughts, Axel. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Jakarta so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

    • Rin Megumi Ikeda

      Good luck, Axel. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up

      • Roman Guzman

        Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Iloilo City.

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