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One semester away: help Madeline graduate from Townsville State College

Madeline is one semester away from finishing a diploma in hospitality management but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $3,300.

🇦🇺 Queensland, Australia2,517 views
Andrew G. Wilson
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Townsville
Madeline is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a diploma in hospitality management at Townsville State College, and is one semester away from graduating. She has worked as a delivery rider to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $3,300. The registrar has said Madeline can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Madeline has a top-ten-percent average, and an academic advisor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Madeline would lose her place and scholarship eligibility. Madeline isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and 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 $3,300 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,550 • Final term tuition: $1,150 • Exam and lab fees: $340 • Textbooks and materials: $260 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-10-24
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Andrew

  1. We're at 11% thanks to 19 of you. the plan for exam and lab fees is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($256). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Zain Waqas Ali

    Praying for you. Study hard! I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Rawalpindi.

    • Hussein Adel Tannous

      Thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out

      • Maurício Lucas Leite

        So sorry you're going through this, Andrew. Study hard! After 10 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

        • Gabriel D. Estrada

          thinking of you and your family, Andrew. Study hard! God bless.

          • Teresa W. Torres

            Good luck, Andrew. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Shreveport!

            • Shahana Mim Akter

              Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best!

              • Sana Mahnoor Memon

                sending love, Andrew. Looking forward to the next update. God bless

                • Irena Maja Szewczyk

                  Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Jakarta this morning.

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