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One semester away: help Josiah graduate from Sydney State College

A first-generation student, Josiah needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a pharmacy diploma.

🇨🇦 Nova Scotia, Canada2,415 views
Josiah Newman
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Sydney
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a pharmacy diploma at Sydney State 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 $3,800. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a first-class average, and my academic advisor 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 Sydney State College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $3,800 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,000 • Textbooks and materials: $390 • Final term tuition: $2,410 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2025-06-06
bill type
University tuition

Updates from Josiah

  1. Quick update: $430 raised so far (11%). the plan for textbooks and materials is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Josiah all day after reading this. - Mukono”

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Josiah all day after reading this. - Quezon City”

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    “Hope this helps. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Jalandhar”

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  • Rooting for you, Josiah. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care

    • hope this works out for you. After 17 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

      • Sending strength, Josiah. Shared this with my family. Don't give up.

        • Sending love, Josiah. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. We're a small family in Celaya but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Sydney.

          • Best of luck, Josiah. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry!

            • Good luck, Josiah. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

              • Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings!

                • Rooting for you, Josiah. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless

                  • Sending strength, Josiah. Study hard! After 21 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

                    • So sorry you're going through this, Josiah. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update.

                      • Thinking of you and your family, Josiah. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Sydney.

                        • Hope things get better soon, Josiah. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

                          • sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care

                            • hope you get there. Thinking of Sydney.

                              • So sorry you're going through this, Josiah. It takes guts to ask. Well done

                                • Thanks for sharing this, Josiah. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care

                                  • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Gangnam.

                                    • Alejandra P. RangelPhoto verified

                                      Good luck, Josiah. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. All the best.

                                      • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Bekasi.

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