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One semester away: help Riccardo graduate from Rome Community College

A first-generation student, Riccardo needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a degree in civil engineering.

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Riccardo Pietro Rizzi
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Rome
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in civil engineering at Rome Community College, and I'm one term 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 $2,700. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.6 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 Rome Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $2,700 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,300 • Final term tuition: $1,200 • Exam and lab fees: $110 • Textbooks and materials: $90 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2025-01-07
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Riccardo

  1. Quick update: $939 raised so far (35%). I made the first payment toward outstanding tuition balance. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $545 so far, the first invoice got paid this week. - Riccardo

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Reviews

3.6(7 reviews)

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  • Adnan Khalid Ahmed🇵🇰Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Exceeded expectations

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    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Ximena T. EscobarQuestion

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Riccardo?

    • Arief Naufal Susanto

      Thanks for sharing this, Riccardo. Hope you get there. Greetings from Galle.

      • Brielle FoxQuestion

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

        • Riccardo Pietro RizziOwnerAnswerAddress verified

          Sure. The biggest one is outstanding tuition balance, $1,300. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks, that means a lot.

      • Carmen S. Ávila

        Sending love, Riccardo. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

        • Lindiwe P. NdlovuQuestionPhoto verified

          how is Riccardo doing now?

          • Marieke Sara Peters

            Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 18 people at work. Blessings.

            • Óscar W. Sánchez

              Praying for you. Study hard! Put this on a community board in Lucknow this morning.

              • Rukhsar Pasha

                Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Sylhet.

                • Thandi B. Mahlangu

                  Take care, Riccardo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care

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