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One semester away: help Brooks graduate from Sheffield Community College

Brooks has worked and saved for three years to study a degree in social work; a $4,200 gap now stands between him and graduation.

🇬🇧 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom6,773 views
Denise Schmidt
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Sheffield
Brooks is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying a degree in social work at Sheffield Community College, and is one term away from graduating. He has worked as a delivery rider to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $4,200. The registrar has said Brooks can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Brooks has a 3.6 average, and a department head has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Brooks would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Brooks isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He started and help the next student. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $4,200 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,400 • Final term tuition: $2,400 • Exam and lab fees: $250 • Textbooks and materials: $150 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Denise
due date
2026-10-12
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Denise

  1. We're at 65% thanks to 78 of you. the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $1,621 raised so far (39%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Small update. $1,008 so far, I met with the university and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Rotimi Gbenga Zakari🇳🇬Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Changed my perspective

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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  • Madhavi Prabha Perera

    Thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Los Angeles!

    • Nolan Cox

      Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. God bless.

      • Sudha Reddy

        Take care, Denise. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.

        • Elisabeth Theresa Groß

          Sending love, Denise. Shared this with my family. Take care.

          • Ibrahim Zakaria Qureshi

            Hope things get better soon, Denise. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Sheffield

            • Hằng Hiền Hoang

              Thinking of you and your family, Denise. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

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