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Tuition fund for Declan: a degree in civil engineering at the Wollongong Institute of Technology

A first-generation student, Declan needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a degree in civil engineering.

🇦🇺 New South Wales, Australia131 views
Declan W. Elliott
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Wollongong
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in civil engineering at the Wollongong Institute of Technology, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a shop assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $4,050. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.8 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. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $4,050 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,000 • Final term tuition: $1,600 • Exam and lab fees: $115 • Textbooks and materials: $335 With deep gratitude, Declan
due date
2026-11-07
bill type
University tuition
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  • Leila Asma Lotfy

    So sorry you're going through this, Declan. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

    • Harsh A. Chopra

      Thinking of you, Declan. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

      • Cherry C. Bautista

        Stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Wollongong.

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