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Tuition fund for Santiago: an agriculture degree at Cali Community College

Santiago has worked and saved for four years to study an agriculture degree; a $1,150 gap now stands between him and graduation.

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Lorena S. Delgado
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Cali
Santiago is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying an agriculture degree at Cali Community College, and is one semester away from graduating. He has worked as a barista to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $1,150. The registrar has said Santiago can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Santiago has a distinction 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 Santiago would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Santiago isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He started and help the next student. The payment will go directly to the Cali Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $1,150 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $370 • Final term tuition: $610 • Exam and lab fees: $75 • Textbooks and materials: $95 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-08-30
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Lorena

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($425 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $235 raised so far (20%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Lucy Miranda

    Hope things get better soon, Lorena. Hope you get there. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

    • Ian RomeroID verified

      Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Bhopal this morning.

      • Temitope MbaID verified

        You're not alone, Lorena. Hope this works out for you. God bless

        • Emiliano R. GómezPhoto verified

          Sending good thoughts, Lorena. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Blessings.

          • Linda Yamoah

            wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings

            • Samuel Musa

              Thinking of you and your family, Lorena. This could happen to any of us. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Mecca.

              • Leila Amira Radwan

                Thanks for sharing this, Lorena. Study hard! Put this on a community board in Brisbane this morning.

                • Byung-hun Hyun-jun Choi

                  Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                  • Wei Pan

                    Hang in there, Lorena. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Cali.

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