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One semester away: help Hazel graduate from Sacramento Community College

Hazel has worked and saved for three years to study a nursing degree; a $4,850 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Hazel F. Hayes
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Sacramento
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a nursing degree at Sacramento Community College, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a shop assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $4,850. 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. The payment will go directly to the Sacramento Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $4,850 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,750 • Final term tuition: $1,750 • Exam and lab fees: $155 • Textbooks and materials: $195 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-07-04
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Hazel

  1. Update from Sacramento: we've started the first stage. We're at 15% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Small update. $751 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Update from Sacramento: the plan for exam and lab fees is now scheduled. We're at 1% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Hadi Amir Sabbagh

    Sending strength, Hazel. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. God bless

    • Rohan F. Saxena

      hope it all works out, Hazel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

      • Namukasa Nakato Juma

        wishing you peace, Hazel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Riyadh.

        • Yolanda T. BenítezID verified

          Hang in there, Hazel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care!

          • Fatima Yewande Nwachukwu

            Rooting for you, Hazel. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

            • James E. Leonard

              It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from San Nicolás de los Garza.

              • Utami Fitri SiregarPhoto verified

                Hang in there, Hazel. Study hard! Love from Ciudad de México.

                • Lamia Nipa Chatterjee

                  sending good thoughts, Hazel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Greetings from Chennai

                  • Brian G. Scott

                    Praying for you, Hazel. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Haarlem so I could bring a meal.

                    • Thierry Benoît Charpentier

                      Hope you get there. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Detroit

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