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One semester away: help James graduate from Sydney Community College

James has worked and saved for four years to study a degree in social work; a $4,300 gap now stands between him and graduation.

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James N. Lawrence
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Sydney
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at Sydney Community College, and I'm one term 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 $4,300. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a distinction 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 $4,300 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,350 • Final term tuition: $2,450 • Exam and lab fees: $230 • Textbooks and materials: $270 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2025-12-19
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from James

  1. Small update. $896 so far, the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($451 in total) I made the first payment toward final term tuition. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $266 raised so far (6%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Chhaya Dhawan

    Thinking of you. Hope you get there. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Frankfurt

    • Vanessa G. Rivera

      Shared this with my family. After 28 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

      • Fe D. Rodriguez

        Hang in there. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. We're a small family in Munich but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Sydney.

        • Sebastian Dominik SchulteID verified

          wishing you the best, James. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

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