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One semester away: help Colton graduate from Springfield Community College

Colton is one term away from finishing a law degree but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $7,100.

🇺🇸 Springfield, Illinois, United States5,698 views
Colton W. Cox
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Springfield
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a law degree at Springfield Community College, and I'm one term 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 $7,100. 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 faculty supervisor 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 $7,100 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $3,400 • Exam and lab fees: $310 • Final term tuition: $3,390 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-09-09
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

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  • Elsa Anisa Surya

    Thinking of you, Colton. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

    • Fabrice GuerinPhoto verified

      so sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. I hope October is when things finally get easier. God bless.

      • Brielle B. Warren

        praying for you, Colton. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

        • Charmaine C. Perez

          wishing you the best, Colton. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

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