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One semester away: help Terry graduate from the Joliet Institute of Technology

Terry is one term away from finishing a pharmacy diploma but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $2,200.

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Taylor M. Vaughn
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Joliet
Terry is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying a pharmacy diploma at the Joliet Institute of Technology, and is one term away from graduating. He has worked as a library assistant to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $2,200. The registrar has said Terry can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Terry has a first-class 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 Terry would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Terry isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He 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 $2,200 goes: • Final term tuition: $1,800 • Textbooks and materials: $290 • Exam and lab fees: $110 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-10-28
bill type
University tuition

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  • Stay strong, Taylor. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

    • thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 19 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

      • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Joliet.

        • Taylor M. VaughnOwnerAnswer

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

      • good luck, Taylor. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Hồ Chí Minh City

        • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Terry

          • Taylor M. VaughnOwnerAnswer

            Sure. The biggest one is final term tuition, $1,800. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Good question.

        • Sending love, Taylor. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

          • any update on how things are going in Joliet?

            • Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

              • Matthew E. HerreraPhoto verified

                Hope it all works out, Taylor. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

                • Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.

                  • looking forward to the next update. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                    • Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

                      • Laiba Samina QaziPhoto verified

                        Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.

                        • Hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

                          • Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Madurai.

                            • Best of luck, Taylor. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best

                              • Rooting for you, Taylor. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.

                                • Kevin L. QuizonPhoto verified

                                  Take care, Taylor. Hope you get there. Sent it to 4 people at work. Love from Mumbai

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