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One semester away: help Denise graduate from Leeds State College

Denise is two terms away from finishing a teaching qualification but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $3,700.

🇬🇧 Leeds, England, United Kingdom1,311 views
Denise K. Kelley
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Leeds
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a teaching qualification at Leeds State College, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a barista to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,700. 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 $3,700 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,000 • Final term tuition: $1,150 • Exam and lab fees: $280 • Textbooks and materials: $270 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-10-13
bill type
University tuition

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  • So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 36 people at work

    • As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. I hope October is when things finally get easier.

      • Gaurav G. KohliID verified

        thanks for sharing this, Denise. Hope you get there. Love from Boulogne-Billancourt.

        • Keep going, Denise. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Miami.

          • Wishing you peace, Denise. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

            • Sending strength, Denise. I hope things turn around soon.

              • Sending strength, Denise. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Don't give up. Take care

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