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One semester away: help Elijah graduate from Chattanooga Community College
A first-generation student, Elijah needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a diploma in hospitality management.
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Elijah is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying a diploma in hospitality management at Chattanooga Community College, and is one semester away from graduating. He has worked as a shop assistant to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $6,100.
The registrar has said Elijah can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Elijah has a 3.9 average, and a professor has written in support.
Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Elijah would lose his place and scholarship eligibility.
Elijah isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He started and help the next student.
The payment will go directly to the Chattanooga Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $6,100 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $2,750
• Final term tuition: $2,750
• Exam and lab fees: $330
• Textbooks and materials: $270
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- due date
- 2026-11-08
- bill type
- University tuition
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It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Bristol
any update on how things are going in Chattanooga?
Rooting for you. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from São Paulo
keep going, Gregory. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Thinking of Chattanooga
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Chattanooga.
Thank you. If you're in Chattanooga I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
Sending love, Gregory. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Chattanooga.
Hope it all works out, Gregory. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Rome.
Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Mumbai donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
Sending strength. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too!
Sending love, Gregory. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Chattanooga
Thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Chattanooga.