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One semester away: help Yu graduate from Newcastle Community College
A first-generation student, Yu needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a degree in social work.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at Newcastle Community College, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a warehouse packer to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $5,550.
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 Newcastle Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $5,550 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $3,100
• Final term tuition: $2,000
• Exam and lab fees: $270
• Textbooks and materials: $180
With deep gratitude,
Yu
- due date
- 2026-10-30
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Yu
Small update. $613 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Update from Newcastle: we've started the first stage. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($269 in total) the plan for textbooks and materials is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Newcastle
thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Newcastle