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Help Mercedes finish a pharmacy diploma at Flint State College - $4,700 to go

Mercedes is one term away from finishing a pharmacy diploma but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $4,700.

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Rafael D. Gómez
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Flint
Mercedes is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a pharmacy diploma at Flint State College, and is one term away from graduating. She has worked as a delivery rider to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $4,700. The registrar has said Mercedes can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Mercedes has a distinction average, and a professor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Mercedes would lose her place and scholarship eligibility. Mercedes isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and help the next student. The payment will go directly to the Flint State College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $4,700 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,750 • Final term tuition: $1,650 • Exam and lab fees: $100 • Textbooks and materials: $200 With deep gratitude, Rafael
due date
2026-10-24
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Rafael

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,617 in total) I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Flint: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Jamal F. HyltonQuestion

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Mercedes?

    • Rafael D. GómezOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Flint I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.

  • Hua Wei

    Praying for you, Rafael. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Raleigh

    • Saraswathi W. RaoPhoto verified

      Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Flint.

      • Silas R. DeanPhoto verified

        thinking of you. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. God bless.

        • Kyung-mi Su-bin Kim

          hope things get better soon. Study hard! My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Butwal

          • Rudi Wawan Ramadhan

            Thanks for sharing this, Rafael. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Arlington this morning. Thinking of Flint.

            • Folake Blessing Danjuma

              Thinking of you, Rafael. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

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