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James's final semester of an electrical engineering diploma in Leeds

James is one term away from finishing an electrical engineering diploma but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $4,600.

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James T. Rojas
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Leeds
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an electrical engineering diploma at Leeds Polytechnic, and I'm one term 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 $4,600. 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 faculty supervisor 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 $4,600 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,750 • Final term tuition: $1,650 • Exam and lab fees: $200 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2024-07-05
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from James

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,163 in total) I made the first payment toward final term tuition. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $535 so far, the plan for final term tuition is now scheduled. - James

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    Patient and understanding

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  • Ximena N. Davidson

    hang in there, James. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

    • Chloe K. Richards

      Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope June is when things finally get easier. God bless.

      • Colton B. Butler

        thinking of you. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Love from Cần Thơ

        • Adam Charpentier

          Good luck. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Los Angeles.

          • Mykola Vladimir OliynykPhoto verified

            Shared this with my family. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Eldoret.

            • Paul Kayode Coker

              You're not alone, James. Shared this with my family. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Naivasha

              • Yusuf Qasim Bakr

                So sorry you're going through this, James. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Denver.

                • Adrian Baker

                  Sending strength. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. It's not much but it's yours

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