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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.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada6,160 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: โ€ข Outstanding tuition balance: $1,500 โ€ข Final term tuition: $3,150 โ€ข Exam and lab fees: $300 โ€ข 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

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  • Hadley Radcliffe ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $725
  • Sakda Vongsa ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $250
  • Amal Rima Osman ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $250
  • Lauren N. Morris ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $250
  • Gerardo B. Cordero ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $200

    โ€œGet well soon. Thought of Colette all day after reading this. - Palmiraโ€

  • Bukola Mercy Oyelaran ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100
  • Fikir Almaz Regassa ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $100
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $100
  • Rima Fatema Miah ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $100
  • Dominique Manon Muller ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $100
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $100

    โ€œEvery little bit. I'm in Zapopan, thinking of you. - Zapopanโ€

  • Paul Daniel Ekwueme ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100
  • Dennis T. Gonzales ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $100
  • Russell N. Vance ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Imad Ali Hussein ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100

    โ€œHope it all works out. Thought of Colette all day after reading this. - Cairoโ€

  • Aiden Kendrick ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100

    โ€œRooting for you. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Columbiaโ€

  • Abosede Kehinde Oladipo ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100

    โ€œHope things get better. Thought of Colette all day after reading this. - Epeโ€

  • Paula Lina Hahn ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $100

    โ€œGod bless. My brother told me about this one. - Duisburgโ€

  • Isabel M. Villalobos ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Pedro Murilo Fernandes ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $80

Reviews

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  • Madhavan H. Bhat๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Patient and understanding

    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.

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    Professional and kind

    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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    Trustworthy helper

    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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  • 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 Sรฃo Paulo.

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

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

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