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Marites's final semester of a degree in social work in Makati

Marites has worked and saved for three years to study a degree in social work; a $650 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Marites E. Rivera
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Makati
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at Makati 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 $650. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a distinction 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 Makati Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $650 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $400 • Final term tuition: $195 • Textbooks and materials: $55 Thank you so much. - Marites
due date
2026-10-30
bill type
University tuition

Updates from Marites

  1. Small update. $150 so far, I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials.

  2. We're at 23% thanks to 2 of you. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $225 raised so far (35%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • good luck, Marites. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Belfast

    • hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from București

      • Good luck, Marites. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Oaxaca de Juárez

        • Best of luck, Marites. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Kasarani.

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