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One semester away: help Victor graduate from Makati Community College

Victor has worked and saved for four years to study a master's in public health; a $300 gap now stands between him and graduation.

🇵🇭 Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines509 views
Victor N. Ocampo
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Makati
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a master's in public health at Makati Community College, and I'm two terms 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 $300. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a distinction average, and my department head 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 Makati Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $300 goes: • Textbooks and materials: $55 • Exam and lab fees: $35 • Final term tuition: $210 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2026-11-06
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Victor

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($20 in total) I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 87% thanks to 9 of you. the plan for textbooks and materials is now scheduled. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $101 raised so far (34%). I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Hailey H. WilliamsID verified

    Thanks for sharing this, Victor. Your post was clear and honest. After 9 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Manchester.

    • Nalini R. Coetzee

      Hang in there, Victor. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Take care.

      $311 raised of $300

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