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One semester away: help Sarah graduate from Lowell Community College

Sarah is one term away from finishing a nursing degree but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $5,500.

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Mia K. Neal
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Lowell
Sarah is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a nursing degree at Lowell Community College, and is one term away from graduating. She has worked as a tutor to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $5,500. The registrar has said Sarah can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Sarah has a distinction average, and an academic advisor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Sarah would lose her place and scholarship eligibility. Sarah isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and help the next student. The payment will go directly to the Lowell Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $5,500 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,950 • Final term tuition: $2,100 • Exam and lab fees: $160 • Textbooks and materials: $290 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2025-10-30
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Mia

  1. Quick update: $1,235 raised so far (22%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $666 so far, I met with the university and confirmed the amounts.

  3. We're at 7% thanks to 10 of you. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Alberto B. Díaz

    Good luck with the exams, you've got this. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best

    • Ekow Kwasi Acheampong

      Thinking of you and your family, Mia. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

      • Tiffany Olson

        Rooting for you, Mia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

        • Carolina K. Castillo

          Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

          • Clement Kobina Tetteh

            Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 35 people at work

            $2,055 raised of $5,500

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