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Help Tong finish a law degree at Sydney Polytechnic - $1,150 to go

Tong has worked and saved for five years to study a law degree; a $1,150 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Liang Shuai Ding
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Sydney
Tong is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a law degree at Sydney Polytechnic, and is one semester away from graduating. She has worked as a barista to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $1,150. The registrar has said Tong can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Tong has a top-ten-percent average, and an academic advisor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Tong would lose her place and scholarship eligibility. Tong isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and 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 $1,150 goes: • Textbooks and materials: $105 • Final term tuition: $930 • Exam and lab fees: $115 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Liang
due date
2026-08-29
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Liang

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($429 in total) I made the first payment toward final term tuition. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Evans TemboID verified

    You're not alone, Liang. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

    • Nada Salma Benali

      Good luck. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Cox's Bazar but we're thinking of you. Take care.

      • Susana H. Núñez

        Hope you get there. Love from Salem.

        • Travis BaileyQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Tong.

          • Liang Shuai DingOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

            The list at the bottom is the whole picture. textbooks and materials is the biggest at $105. I'll keep the page updated.

        • Trisha AguilarPhoto verified

          best of luck, Liang. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

          • Kipchoge Kiprop Urassa

            Praying for you, Liang. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.

            • Himari Misaki Shibata

              Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Sydney.

              • Wilma Koster

                good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Sydney.

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