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One semester away: help Nathan graduate from the Rochester Institute of Technology

Nathan has worked and saved for three years to study a pharmacy diploma; a $4,200 gap now stands between him and graduation.

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Nathan P. Padilla
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Rochester
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a pharmacy diploma at the Rochester Institute of Technology, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a warehouse packer to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $4,200. 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 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 $4,200 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,450 • Final term tuition: $2,250 • Exam and lab fees: $200 • Textbooks and materials: $300 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Nathan
due date
2026-03-14
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Nathan

  1. Small update. $1,618 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Quick update: $722 raised so far (17%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($361 in total) the plan for exam and lab fees is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Eliane Elaine MarquesID verified

    Good luck, Nathan. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. All the best.

    • Samuel Ricardo Melo

      Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. Take care.

      $2,385.50 raised of $4,200

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