One semester away: help Patrick graduate from Syracuse Community College

Patrick is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying a degree in civil engineering at Syracuse Community College, and is two terms away from graduating. He has worked as a warehouse packer to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $6,300. The registrar has said Patrick can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Patrick 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 Patrick would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Patrick isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He 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 $6,300 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,800 • Final term tuition: $3,250 • Exam and lab fees: $145 • Textbooks and materials: $105 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Scarlett