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One semester away: help Elias graduate from Düsseldorf State College
A first-generation student, Elias needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a nursing degree.
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Elias is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying a nursing degree at Düsseldorf State College, and is one semester away from graduating. He has worked as a tutor to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $3,300.
The registrar has said Elias can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Elias has a 3.6 average, and a department head has written in support.
Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Elias would lose his place and scholarship eligibility.
Elias isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He started and 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 $3,300 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $1,600
• Final term tuition: $1,250
• Exam and lab fees: $280
• Textbooks and materials: $170
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2025-08-13
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Mia
Quick update: $720 raised so far (22%). I made the first payment toward final term tuition. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Thinking of you and your family, Mia. This could happen to any of us. Love from Berlin.
any update on how things are going in Düsseldorf?
Wishing you the best, Mia. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Blessings
Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Elias?
Thank you. If you're in Düsseldorf I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
Thanks for sharing this, Mia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Stay strong, Mia. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Love from Rockford.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Düsseldorf.