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One semester away: help Carter graduate from the Newcastle Institute of Technology

A first-generation student, Carter needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of an accounting degree.

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia2,300 views
Thomas E. Ortega
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Carter is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying an accounting degree at the Newcastle Institute of Technology, and is two terms away from graduating. He has worked as a barista to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $5,100. The registrar has said Carter can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Carter has a 3.8 average, and a professor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Carter would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Carter isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He started and help the next student. The payment will go directly to the the Newcastle Institute of Technology bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $5,100 goes: โ€ข Outstanding tuition balance: $1,800 โ€ข Final term tuition: $2,950 โ€ข Exam and lab fees: $100 โ€ข Textbooks and materials: $250 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
due date
2026-05-08
bill type
University tuition

Updates from Thomas

  1. Small update. $793 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. We're at 7% thanks to 6 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  • Sanjay W. Arora ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $200

    โ€œAll the best. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Mumbaiโ€

  • Carlo T. Mendoza ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $200
  • Tobias Andreas Dietrich ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $100
  • Mohammed Omar Siddiqui ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $100

    โ€œBest of luck! - Amiensโ€

  • YaฤŸmur Dilara Kaya ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $100
  • Maryam Basma Saleh ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $73
  • Andrew Moore ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $72

    โ€œAll the best. My brother told me about this one. - Aberdeenโ€

  • Princess F. De Leon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $62
  • Mugisha David Odhiambo ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $50

    โ€œStay strong. Hope the May deadline works out. - Kakamegaโ€

  • Shawn A. Scott ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $50

    โ€œHope it all works out. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Liverpoolโ€

  • Derek N. Watkins ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $30

    โ€œKeep your head up. Hope the May deadline works out. - Ottawaโ€

  • Gรผnter Schmitz ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $30

    โ€œRooting for you. Small amount but sent with love. - Regensburgโ€

  • Oliver B. Brady ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Karin Jessica Wagner ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $25
  • Lesego Abrahams ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $25
  • Ishara Yashodha Jayawardena ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $25
  • Theodore T. Wagner ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20
  • Stella N. Wang ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $15
  • Luis A. Navarro ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $14

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Tehuacรกnโ€

  • Nadeem Faisal Sandhu ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $10

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  • Bakari Karanja Kariuki๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟVerified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Ashok S. Chaturvedi๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    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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    Outstanding person

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Anjali S. Bajwa๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Patient and understanding

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Muhammad Yusuf Suharto๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours

    • Sending strength, Thomas. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Los Angeles

      • sending good thoughts, Thomas. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Put this on a community board in San Francisco this morning.

        • best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Newcastle

          • praying for you. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

            • hope things get better soon, Thomas. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings

              • Looking forward to the next update. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

                • Hope things get better soon, Thomas. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

                  • Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Wollongong.

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