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One semester away: help Shirley graduate from Wellington Community College

Shirley has worked and saved for five years to study a law degree; a $4,450 gap now stands between her and graduation.

🇳🇿 6025, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand1,658 views
Sadie Simmons
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Wellington
Shirley is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a law degree at Wellington Community College, and is one semester away from graduating. She has worked as a delivery rider to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $4,450. The registrar has said Shirley can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Shirley has a 3.9 average, and a faculty supervisor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Shirley would lose her place and scholarship eligibility. Shirley isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and help the next student. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $4,450 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,200 • Final term tuition: $2,950 • Exam and lab fees: $80 • Textbooks and materials: $220 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-10-29
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Shirley all day after reading this. - Nashik”

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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Shirley all day after reading this. - Nuremberg”

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  • Hana Leila Kassem

    Rooting for you, Sadie. Study hard! I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

    • Sathish S. Natarajan

      take care. Study hard!

      • Nipa Anika GhoshPhoto verified

        As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Please keep us posted. All the best.

        • Sebastian Green

          hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted.

          • Serge Antoine Arnaud

            Take care, Sadie. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Ann Arbor

            • Souad Layla Tannous

              Wishing you the best, Sadie. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

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