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One semester away: help Alexander graduate from Reading Polytechnic

Alexander has worked and saved for four years to study a pharmacy diploma; a $3,650 gap now stands between him and graduation.

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Alexander B. Barker
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Reading
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a pharmacy diploma at Reading Polytechnic, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a shop assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,650. 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 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. The payment will go directly to the Reading Polytechnic bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $3,650 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,150 • Final term tuition: $1,050 • Exam and lab fees: $300 • Textbooks and materials: $150 Thanks for reading all this. - Alexander
due date
2026-04-09
bill type
University tuition

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  • Praying for you, Alexander. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

    • Sending good thoughts. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. All the best

      • Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Pokhara so I could bring a meal

        • sending love, Alexander. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Reading.

          • Hope things get better soon, Alexander. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. It's not much but it's yours!

            • Margaret KyagulanyiPhoto verified

              Hope things get better soon, Alexander. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

              • You're not alone, Alexander. Shared this with my family!

                • Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Jerusalem this morning. Take care!

                  • Rooting for you, Alexander. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Los Angeles this morning. God bless.

                    • keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Radom.

                      • thinking of you and your family, Alexander. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn.

                        • Wishing you the best, Alexander. Hope this works out for you. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

                          • Luana Luciana VieiraPhoto verified

                            Wishing you peace, Alexander. Study hard!

                            • keep going, Alexander. Hope this works out for you. Love from Turin

                              • Hope it all works out, Alexander. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. It's not much but it's yours.

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