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One semester away: help Graciela graduate from St. Petersburg Community College

Graciela has worked and saved for three years to study a law degree; a $6,400 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Graciela M. Urbina
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St. Petersburg
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a law degree at St. Petersburg Community College, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a library assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $6,400. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.9 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. The payment will go directly to the St. Petersburg Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $6,400 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $3,500 • Final term tuition: $2,250 • Exam and lab fees: $260 • Textbooks and materials: $390 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-08-31
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Graciela

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,230 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from St. Petersburg: I made the first payment toward final term tuition. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. We're at 8% thanks to 16 of you. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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    “Sending love. Thought of Graciela all day after reading this. - Cork”

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  • Adriana S. Galindo

    Rooting for you, Graciela. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Haifa

    • Efe Chioma Ogunleye

      Sending love, Graciela. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Nairobi so I could bring a meal. Thinking of St. Petersburg

      • Victor H. Bautista

        Shared it with a few friends. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Love from Da Nang.

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