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Tuition fund for Una: an accounting degree at the Kilkenny Institute of Technology

Una has worked and saved for five years to study an accounting degree; a $3,000 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Cathal P. O'Doherty
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Kilkenny
Una is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying an accounting degree at the Kilkenny Institute of Technology, and is one semester away from graduating. She has worked as a barista to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $3,000. The registrar has said Una can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Una 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 Una would lose her place and scholarship eligibility. Una isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and 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 $3,000 goes: • Exam and lab fees: $210 • Textbooks and materials: $350 • Final term tuition: $2,440 With deep gratitude, Cathal
due date
2026-09-26
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Cathal

  1. Quick update: $1,912 raised so far (64%). I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 49% now ($1,457). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 22% now ($648). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Una all day after reading this. - Lagos”

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Una all day after reading this.”

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    “Thought of Una all day after reading this. - Burnaby”

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  • Saima Shaista Qureshi

    Hang in there, Cathal. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like!

    • Anna Hendriks

      Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from San Francisco

      • Shota Naoki IkedaPhoto verified

        everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Sacramento.

        • Vivian Joy Ekwueme

          Wishing you the best, Cathal. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

          • Senait Saba Worku

            Hope things get better soon, Cathal. Good luck with the exams, you've got this.

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