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One semester away: help Tomoko graduate from Sakai State College
Tomoko has worked and saved for four years to study an electrical engineering diploma; a $3,100 gap now stands between her and graduation.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an electrical engineering diploma at Sakai State College, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a delivery rider to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,100.
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 faculty supervisor 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.
Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees.
Where the $3,100 goes:
• Exam and lab fees: $175
• Outstanding tuition balance: $2,250
• Final term tuition: $675
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2026-08-08
- bill type
- University tuition
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Wishing you peace, Tomoko. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Santos
Stay strong. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from San Francisco.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Tomoko?
Thank you. If you're in Sakai I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Sakai.
Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless
Sending good thoughts, Tomoko. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn.
Stay strong, Tomoko. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
You're not alone, Tomoko. Hope this works out for you. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.