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One semester away: help Stella graduate from Wollongong State College

Stella has worked and saved for five years to study an electrical engineering diploma; a $4,600 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Stella Pruitt
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Wollongong
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an electrical engineering diploma at Wollongong State College, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a shop assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $4,600. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.8 average, and my academic advisor 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 Wollongong State College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $4,600 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,000 • Final term tuition: $2,100 • Exam and lab fees: $135 • Textbooks and materials: $365 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Stella
due date
2026-12-09
bill type
University tuition
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  • Melanie M. Moreno

    thanks for sharing this, Stella. Study hard!

    • Cecilia Berg

      you're not alone. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking!

      • Aaron E. Williamson

        Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 12 people at work. Love from São Paulo.

        • Iresha Seneviratne

          Best of luck, Stella. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

          • Luca D. Murray

            hang in there, Stella. Hope this works out for you. God bless.

            • Angelo J. ManaloPhoto verified

              Good luck. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.

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