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Jose's final semester of a degree in civil engineering in Newcastle

Jose has worked and saved for five years to study a degree in civil engineering; a $3,000 gap now stands between him and graduation.

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Jose S. Wade
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Newcastle
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in civil engineering at Newcastle University, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a delivery rider to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,000. 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 academic advisor 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 $3,000 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,150 • Final term tuition: $1,450 • Exam and lab fees: $160 • Textbooks and materials: $240 Thanks for reading all this. - Jose
due date
2026-12-09
bill type
University tuition
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  1. Small update. $325 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Kariuki Mugisha Musyoka

    So sorry you're going through this, Jose. Looking forward to the next update. After 18 years in retail I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless.

    • Tayo Daniel FasholaPhoto verified

      hope things get better soon, Jose. This could happen to any of us. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

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