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Kai's final semester of an electrical engineering diploma in Erie

A first-generation student, Kai needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of an electrical engineering diploma.

🇺🇸 Erie, Pennsylvania, United States1,863 views
Kai Reed
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Erie
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an electrical engineering diploma at Erie Community College, 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 $4,300. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.8 average, and my professor 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. The payment will go directly to the Erie Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $4,300 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,000 • Final term tuition: $1,600 • Exam and lab fees: $310 • Textbooks and materials: $390 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Kai
due date
2026-08-26
bill type
University tuition
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  • Francesco Filippo Palmieri

    it takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Erie

    • Adewale Godwin Oladipo

      Thanks for sharing this, Kai. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. All the best

      • Daniel Joaquim LacerdaID verifiedPhoto verified

        reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Lagos

        • Hesti Sinta Siahaan

          Good luck with the exams, you've got this. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

          • Doris A. Barrett

            Rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings

            • Mi-young Ha-eun Na

              hope it all works out. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

              • Kannan Venkatesh

                wishing you the best, Kai. Study hard! My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

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