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Kai's final semester of a degree in social work in Rockford
A first-generation student, Kai needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a degree in social work.
🇺🇸 Illinois, United States1,349 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at Rockford University, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a warehouse packer to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $4,800.
The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a top-ten-percent 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 $4,800 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $2,250
• Final term tuition: $2,250
• Textbooks and materials: $300
With deep gratitude,
Kai
- due date
- 2026-11-08
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Kai
Update from Rockford: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 4% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Kai
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Thinking of you, Kai. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Nsukka.
You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Los Angeles.
Hang in there. Study hard! I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
wishing you the best, Kai. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Nashik
Sending strength, Kai. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Los Angeles.