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Lei's final semester of a diploma in hospitality management in Peoria

A first-generation student, Lei needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a diploma in hospitality management.

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Lei Zhe Cao
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Peoria
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a diploma in hospitality management at Peoria University, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a night-shift cleaner to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $4,900. 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 department head 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 Peoria University bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $4,900 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $3,100 • Final term tuition: $1,450 • Exam and lab fees: $150 • Textbooks and materials: $200 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-07-11
bill type
University tuition

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  • thanks for sharing this, Lei. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Put this on a community board in Chattogram this morning. Blessings

    • Thinking of you and your family, Lei. Your post was clear and honest. Take care

      • Good luck, Lei. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Peoria

        • Take care, Lei. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

          • Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings

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