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One semester away: help Asuka graduate from Nagoya Community College
A first-generation student, Asuka needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a nursing degree.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a nursing degree at Nagoya Community College, 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 $4,800.
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 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 Nagoya Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $4,800 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $1,800
• Final term tuition: $2,750
• Exam and lab fees: $90
• Textbooks and materials: $160
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Asuka
- due date
- 2026-11-15
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Asuka
Update from Nagoya: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 29% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Sending love, Asuka. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care
Thinking of you and your family, Asuka. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Arusha
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Guarulhos
praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Kyiv!
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Philadelphia
Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Ciudad de México.
Good luck. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Put this on a community board in Half-Way Tree this morning.
Study hard! We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Zanzibar City.