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Tuition fund for Rachel: a degree in social work at Tel Aviv University

A first-generation student, Rachel needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a degree in social work.

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Rachel Friedman
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Tel Aviv
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at Tel Aviv University, and I'm one term 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 $1,550. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.9 average, and my academic advisor 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 $1,550 goes: • Final term tuition: $1,200 • Textbooks and materials: $240 • Exam and lab fees: $110 Thanks for reading all this. - Rachel
due date
2026-02-09
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Rachel

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($624 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 35% now ($537). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

Donations

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  • Anonymous 🇹🇷 · $50
  • Simone Aparecida Gomes 🇧🇷 · $5
  • Hamza Farhan Sheikh 🇵🇰 · $100

    “Good luck. Thought of Rachel all day after reading this.”

  • Gabriel Tiago Silva 🇧🇷 · $30
  • Angela T. Cole 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Josefa F. Mora 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Hope things get better - Aurora”

  • Ayu Dinda Nasution 🇮🇩 · $20
  • Andrew L. Obrien 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Hang in there. I'm in Springfield, thinking of you. - Springfield”

  • Walker J. Phillips 🇬🇧 · $15
  • Anonymous 🇦🇺 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $15

    “Wish I could do more! - Lille”

  • Prasad N. Bhatt 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Kamini Abrahams 🇿🇦 · $250
  • Arjun C. Sandhu 🇮🇳 · $75

    “Be well. Hope you get the rest soon. - Nagpur”

  • Rima Sumaiya Haque 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Ruwan Kumarasinghe 🇱🇰 · $50
  • Ayesha Shaista Yousafzai 🇵🇰 · $50

    “Best of luck. I'm in Multan, thinking of you.”

  • Andrea W. Ochoa 🇨🇴 · $10

    “Good luck. From Envigado with love.”

  • Berhanu Ephrem Legesse 🇪🇹 · $20

    “Rooting for you. Please keep us posted. - Addis Ababa”

  • Shapla Rashid 🇮🇳 · $7

    “Happy to help. Hope you get the rest soon. - Nashik”

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  • Gloria Lamb

    Best of luck, Rachel. Shared it with a few friends

    • Ziad Nasser SarkisQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Rachel.

      • Rachel FriedmanOwnerAnswer

        Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. final term tuition comes first ($1,200) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Jacques J. Williams

      Hope things get better soon. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Sent it to 23 people at work

      • Suhas KelkarID verified

        Take care, Rachel. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

        • Craig T. HallQuestion

          Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Tel Aviv

          • Rachel FriedmanOwnerAnswer

            Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about final term tuition, advice is welcome too. Thanks, that means a lot.

        • Moin Saad Orakzai

          Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. Thinking of Tel Aviv.

          • Nikhil H. Seth

            Wishing you peace. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

            • John Joseph Mwakyusa

              Wishing you peace, Rachel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up

              • Logan T. Jacobs

                Thinking of you, Rachel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.

                • Endale Natnael Kebede

                  As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Thinking of Tel Aviv.

                  • Stéphane AubryID verified

                    Wishing you peace, Rachel. Study hard! I'll check back for the next update.

                    • Saowaluk Nongnuch Intharat

                      sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Nizamabad but we're thinking of you. Take care

                      • Lucy Achieng Kyagulanyi

                        Good luck, Rachel. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours.

                        • Emma E. Watkins

                          Best of luck, Rachel. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

                          • Jorge N. Estrada

                            You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings

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