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Sebastian's final semester of a degree in social work in Geelong
Sebastian has worked and saved for four years to study a degree in social work; a $3,500 gap now stands between him and graduation.
🇦🇺 Geelong, Victoria, Australia1,572 views
Sebastian is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying a degree in social work at Geelong State College, and is one term away from graduating. He has worked as a tutor to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $3,500.
The registrar has said Sebastian can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Sebastian has a top-ten-percent average, and a professor has written in support.
Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Sebastian would lose his place and scholarship eligibility.
Sebastian isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He 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 $3,500 goes:
• Textbooks and materials: $400
• Outstanding tuition balance: $2,800
• Exam and lab fees: $300
With deep gratitude,
Patrick
- due date
- 2026-10-29
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Patrick
Small update. $651 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Update from Geelong: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 10% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Sending strength, Patrick. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Mombasa but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Geelong
sending good thoughts, Patrick. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Montego Bay this morning
Thinking of you and your family. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Love from Móstoles.
good luck. Study hard! Put this on a community board in Tangier this morning. Take care!
hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.