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One semester away: help Santiago graduate from the Corpus Christi Institute of Technology

Santiago has worked and saved for five years to study a diploma in hospitality management; a $3,400 gap now stands between him and graduation.

🇺🇸 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States4,025 views
Santiago E. Castillo
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Corpus Christi
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a diploma in hospitality management at the Corpus Christi Institute of Technology, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a tutor to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,400. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.9 average, and my department head 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 the Corpus Christi Institute of Technology bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $3,400 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,700 • Exam and lab fees: $300 • Textbooks and materials: $400 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
due date
2025-10-18
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Santiago

  1. We're at 43% thanks to 36 of you. the plan for textbooks and materials is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($611 in total) I made the first payment toward exam and lab fees. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Santiago all day after reading this. - Sherbrooke”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Santiago all day after reading this. - Kumasi”

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    “Hang in there. Only $34 but hope it helps. - Bangkok”

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  • Vandana Kushwaha

    Thinking of you and your family, Santiago. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

    • Pankaj N. Verma

      You're not alone, Santiago. I hope things turn around soon. After 9 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

      • Wunmi Favour Uzor

        Rooting for you, Santiago. Gave what I could, wish it was more

        • Inés M. Aguilar

          sending love, Santiago. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Wellington.

          • Luciana Bianca Barros

            Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Jakarta Selatan.

            • Masud Shakil TalukderAddress verified

              Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Oakland.

              • Ellie S. Acosta

                Sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Cairo so I could bring a meal. Love from San Miguel de Tucumán.

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