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One semester away: help Ren graduate from Tokyo Community College

Ren is one semester away from finishing a computer science degree but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $1,750.

🇯🇵 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan1,945 views
Ren Isamu Yokoyama
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Tokyo
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at Tokyo Community College, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a delivery rider to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $1,750. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a top-ten-percent 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. The payment will go directly to the Tokyo Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $1,750 goes: • Textbooks and materials: $150 • Exam and lab fees: $175 • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,425 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2026-03-22
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Ren

  1. 65% there. I made the first payment toward outstanding tuition balance. Thank you.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($580 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Patricia B. Espinoza 🇲🇽 · $200

    “Every little bit. Thought of Ren all day after reading this. - Ciudad de México”

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    “Praying for you. Hope the April deadline works out. - Pune”

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    “Only $78 but hope it helps. - Braunschweig”

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    “Thought of Ren all day after reading this. - Jeddah”

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    “Thought of Ren all day after reading this. - Mysuru”

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  • Wahyu Erlangga Lie

    Thinking of you, Ren. Study hard! God bless.

    • Teresa L. Phillips

      Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. God bless

      • Eduardo J. Núñez

        You're not alone, Ren. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 35 people at work. Take care.

        • Sergio T. CarrilloPhoto verified

          Take care. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Campinas so I could bring a meal.

          • Yoon-ah Sun-hee Shim

            Thanks for sharing this, Ren. This could happen to any of us.

            • Yuni Dian Kurniawan

              Study hard! All the best!

              • Mousumi Sathi MajumderPhoto verified

                Best of luck, Ren. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. We're a small family in Manila but we're thinking of you

                • Cameron P. Davis

                  Stay strong, Ren. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in San Fernando donated after I showed her your page.

                  • Simone Camila Pinto

                    Rooting for you. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

                    • Efe Yetunde Lawal

                      Praying for you, Ren. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Barcelona.

                      • Marie Lena Schmitt

                        Stay strong, Ren. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update.

                        • Musa Ikenna OgunbanjoID verified

                          Praying for you. This could happen to any of us. Love from Iztapalapa.

                          • Kojo Kwabena Nkrumah

                            you're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Entebbe!

                            • Hailu Henok AbateID verified

                              Take care, Ren. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.

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