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Tuition fund for Ivy: a computer science degree at Gold Coast Community College

Ivy has worked and saved for three years to study a computer science degree; a $3,150 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Gerald S. Butler
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Gold Coast
Ivy is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a computer science degree at Gold Coast Community College, and is one semester away from graduating. She has worked as a tutor to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $3,150. The registrar has said Ivy can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Ivy has a 3.6 average, and a faculty supervisor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Ivy would lose her place and scholarship eligibility. Ivy isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and help the next student. The payment will go directly to the Gold Coast Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $3,150 goes: • Exam and lab fees: $230 • Textbooks and materials: $210 • Final term tuition: $2,710 Thanks for reading all this. - Gerald
due date
2026-12-04
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Gerald

  1. Update from Gold Coast: the plan for exam and lab fees is now scheduled. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 69% funded and I met with the university and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Update from Gold Coast: I made the first payment toward exam and lab fees. We're at 44% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Bella F. Sanders

    Study hard! Thinking of Gold Coast.

    • Romeo F. Aguilar

      Sending strength, Gerald. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings

      • Parvathi J. Kumar

        Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Gothenburg

        • Soledad Ibáñez

          so sorry you're going through this, Gerald. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

          • Rey D. Uy

            Hope things get better soon, Gerald. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Sapporo donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

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