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One semester away: help Madelyn graduate from the Townsville Institute of Technology

A first-generation student, Madelyn needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a teaching qualification.

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Madelyn Gutierrez
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Townsville
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a teaching qualification at the Townsville Institute of Technology, and I'm one semester 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 $5,500. 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 department head 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 the Townsville Institute of Technology bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $5,500 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,750 • Final term tuition: $3,250 • Exam and lab fees: $165 • Textbooks and materials: $335 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2026-07-18
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Madelyn

  1. Quick update: $4,435 raised so far (81%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 51% now ($2,800). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 30% now ($1,644). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Alyssa A. Andrews

    Hope things get better soon, Madelyn. Shared it with a few friends. God bless

    • Isabelle M. Gilbert

      hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.

      • Polina Petrov

        Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

        • Andrea J. VargasQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Madelyn

          • Madelyn GutierrezOwnerAnswer

            The list at the bottom is the whole picture. outstanding tuition balance is the biggest at $1,750. It helps to be asked.

        • Kanokwan Kanokwan Pattanasiri

          Sending strength, Madelyn. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

          • Larissa Renata Rodrigues

            You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

            • Teresita B. Uy

              Wishing you peace, Madelyn. Shared this with my family. Love from Kota.

              • Márcia Aline FernandesAddress verified

                Rooting for you, Madelyn. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up.

                • Megan T. Curtis

                  Hope you get there. Thinking of Townsville

                  $6,456.50 raised of $5,500

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