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One semester away: help Travis graduate from Melbourne Polytechnic

Travis has worked and saved for three years to study a diploma in hospitality management; a $5,350 gap now stands between him and graduation.

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Travis Kelly
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a diploma in hospitality management at Melbourne Polytechnic, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a night-shift cleaner to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $5,350. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a top-ten-percent 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. The payment will go directly to the Melbourne Polytechnic bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $5,350 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,450 • Final term tuition: $3,300 • Exam and lab fees: $310 • Textbooks and materials: $290 Thank you for reading my story. - Travis
due date
2025-08-17
bill type
University tuition

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  • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Travis.

    • Travis KellyOwnerAnswer

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. outstanding tuition balance comes first ($1,450) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid.

  • Thinking of you and your family, Travis. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. After 27 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Melbourne

    • Good luck. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Melbourne.

      • Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from San Francisco.

        • Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Ogbomosho.

          • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Melbourne!

            • Travis KellyOwnerAnswer

              Thank you. If you're in Melbourne I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

          • Tobias SchulteAddress verified

            Good luck with the exams, you've got this. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Melbourne

            • Wishing you peace, Travis. Hope this works out for you. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Nagpur

              • Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Greetings from Thủ Đức.

                • Thinking of you and your family, Travis. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Thrissur.

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