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One semester away: help Russell graduate from Tallahassee Community College

Russell has worked and saved for three years to study a computer science degree; a $2,650 gap now stands between him and graduation.

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Russell E. Gonzalez
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Tallahassee
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at Tallahassee Community College, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a library assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $2,650. 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 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. The payment will go directly to the Tallahassee Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $2,650 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,150 • Textbooks and materials: $420 • Exam and lab fees: $80 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-08-07
bill type
University tuition

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  • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Tallahassee!

    • Thank you. If you're in Tallahassee I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • Leonardo A. RamosAddress verified

    Hang in there, Russell. This could happen to any of us. All the best!

    • Praying for you, Russell. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Caloocan.

      • Looking forward to the next update. After 30 years in engineering I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Greetings from Lagos!

        • Thinking of you, Russell. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn.

          • Praying for you, Russell. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Tallahassee

            • Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Lahore

              • Wishing you peace, Russell. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                • this could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best

                  • Hope things get better soon. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best

                    • Thinking of you, Russell. Shared this with my family

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