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Help me finish an agriculture degree at Springfield Community College - $4,500 to go

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

🇺🇸 Springfield, Illinois, United States4,673 views
Clara S. Parker
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Springfield
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an agriculture degree at Springfield Community College, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a library assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $4,500. 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 $4,500 goes: • Final term tuition: $2,450 • Exam and lab fees: $135 • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,915 Thank you for reading my story. - Clara
due date
2026-04-11
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Clara

  1. We're at 75% thanks to 74 of you. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $2,062 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

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3.5(4 reviews)

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  • Keith K. Burton🇬🇧Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

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

  • Raphaël Jacques Fleury🇫🇷Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Adriana Aline Rezende🇧🇷Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Malathi M. Balakrishnan

    Thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Varanasi.

    • Enrique T. Zamora

      Sending good thoughts, Clara. Looking forward to the next update.

      • Mohan A. Narayanan

        Rooting for you, Clara. Shared this with my family. God bless.

        $4,218 raised of $4,500

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