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Theodore's final semester of an agriculture degree in Springfield

A first-generation student, Theodore needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of an agriculture degree.

🇺🇸 Springfield, Illinois, United States1,699 views
Brooks Mason
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Springfield
Theodore is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying an agriculture degree at Springfield State College, and is one semester away from graduating. He has worked as a night-shift cleaner to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $4,250. The registrar has said Theodore can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Theodore has a distinction 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 Theodore would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Theodore 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 $4,250 goes: • Textbooks and materials: $105 • Final term tuition: $2,450 • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,695 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-11-02
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Brooks

  1. We're at 19% thanks to 17 of you. the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($673 in total) I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Antônia Vanessa Guimarães

    Sending good thoughts, Brooks. Shared it with a few friends

    • Citlali S. LópezQuestion

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

      • Brooks MasonOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Springfield I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

    • Thanh Trang Dinh

      Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

      • Diego Rafael MonteiroQuestion

        what exactly is the $4,250 for?

        • Brooks MasonOwnerAnswer

          The list at the bottom is the whole picture. textbooks and materials is the biggest at $105. Let me know if you want more detail.

      • Tariq Saeed WahbaPhoto verified

        Wishing you peace, Brooks. Shared this with my family. Blessings

        • Jorge João SouzaQuestion

          any update on how things are going in Springfield?

          • Natalia M. Ortiz

            Rooting for you, Brooks. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Ekurhuleni.

            • Opio Macharia Lubega

              You're not alone. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

              • Swapna K. Parmar

                So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                • Anyango Aisha Wafula

                  Stay strong, Brooks. Study hard! My neighbor in Québec donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Québec.

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