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One semester away: help Rekha graduate from the Anaheim Institute of Technology

Rekha is two terms away from finishing a diploma in hospitality management but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $5,850.

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Rekha J. Tiwari
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Anaheim
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a diploma in hospitality management at the Anaheim Institute of Technology, and I'm two terms 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 $5,850. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a distinction average, and my faculty supervisor 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 $5,850 goes: • Final term tuition: $2,750 • Exam and lab fees: $130 • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,970 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2026-05-14
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Rekha

  1. Quick update: $4,278 raised so far (73%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,720 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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Reviews

2.9(7 reviews)

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  • Thanh Châu Ngo

    best of luck, Rekha. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

    • Cristina Angela LombardiQuestion

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

      • Rekha J. TiwariOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        The list at the bottom is the whole picture. final term tuition is the biggest at $2,750. Thanks for asking.

    • Danica S. SalvadorAddress verified

      Sending love, Rekha. This could happen to any of us.

      • Danjuma Uchenna Ogunleye

        Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Anaheim.

        • Cooper S. Pierce

          Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Rabat

          • Gabriela M. Martínez

            Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. I hope June is when things finally get easier.

            • Ishrat Tahmina Haque

              Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

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