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Renata's final semester of a computer science degree in New York
Renata is one semester away from finishing a computer science degree but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $5,000.
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Renata is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a computer science degree at New York Community College, and is one semester away from graduating. She has worked as a library assistant to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $5,000.
The registrar has said Renata can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Renata has a 3.8 average, and a department head has written in support.
Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Renata would lose her place and scholarship eligibility.
Renata isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She 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 $5,000 goes:
• Final term tuition: $1,700
• Outstanding tuition balance: $2,850
• Textbooks and materials: $450
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-08-27
- bill type
- University tuition
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hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Saint-Étienne.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near New York.
Thank you. If you're in New York I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
sending good thoughts, Paloma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of New York.
What's already covered and what's the $5,000 for?
It's all in the list in the story. final term tuition is the big one at $1,700, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.
Stay strong, Paloma. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.
Good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.
Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of New York.
thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
Sending love. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.