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Tuition fund for Shivam: an agriculture degree at Ottawa State College
Shivam has worked and saved for three years to study an agriculture degree; a $4,450 gap now stands between him and graduation.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an agriculture degree at Ottawa State College, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a warehouse packer to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $4,450.
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 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 $4,450 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $2,550
• Final term tuition: $1,300
• Exam and lab fees: $260
• Textbooks and materials: $340
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-11-08
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Shivam
Thank you all. We're at 40% now ($1,789). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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“This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Bristol”
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Thanks for sharing this, Shivam. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Thinking of Ottawa.