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One semester away: help Colette graduate from Burnaby Community College

A first-generation student, Colette needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a nursing degree.

🇨🇦 Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada6,159 views
Colette Sylvie Martin
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Burnaby
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a nursing degree at Burnaby Community College, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a warehouse packer to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $5,250. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.8 average, and my professor 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. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $5,250 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,500 • Final term tuition: $3,150 • Exam and lab fees: $300 • Textbooks and materials: $300 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Colette
due date
2026-11-10
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

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  • Alina Veronika Makarov

    Rooting for you, Colette. This could happen to any of us. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Poitiers.

    • Igor KuzminPhoto verified

      best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from São Paulo.

      • Manisha J. Patel

        take care. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Burnaby.

        • Roos Saar De Bruijn

          rooting for you, Colette. I hope things turn around soon.

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