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Hello, my name is Carmen, I'm 19 and a student attending Virginia Commonwealth University.
I have been accepted into VCU's new program, VCU Globe - a living-learning program that prepares people to be able to work and live in a 21st-century environment - this program allows me to promote diversity and the embracing of different cultures alongside achieving my dream of becoming an early childhood educator for special needs students. When it comes right down to it, I want to change the world through education and through the information I communicate to different people around the world through different mediums - including art, writing and music.
Unfortunately, even with financial aid, I am still struggling to pay tuition.
My father has cut me off from his funding, claiming that I can no longer recieve any financial help from him because I am attracted to the same sex. Because he is homophobic, he will not pay any of my tuition.
I owe about $2000 to my university before the end of August so that I can attend in the fall. I have set aside some of my savings to pay $200 of it. That being said, I owe $1800 to the university before the end of August, or my admission into the university will be terminated.
I work 8 hours a week on minimum wage. My mother cannot support me because all of her extra income goes towards therapy for my younger Autistic brother. My other relatives have supported me the best they can but cannot do much as they have their own financial obligations.
To have an opportunity like this taken away because of someone's personal beliefs has honestly left me devastated and betrayed, put simply, but I am trying to move forward despite opposition.
I find it difficult to ask for the help of strangers online, but any donation would help, even the smallest amount. I'd be eternally grateful to whoever helped me out. You would be helping me continue to build my academic foundation, better myself and help support others in the making. I would love to see myself back in school before the fall semester begins.
Thank you so much!
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I have been accepted into VCU's new program, VCU Globe - a living-learning program that prepares people to be able to work and live in a 21st-century environment - this program allows me to promote diversity and the embracing of different cultures alongside achieving my dream of becoming an early childhood educator for special needs students. When it comes right down to it, I want to change the world through education and through the information I communicate to different people around the world through different mediums - including art, writing and music.
Unfortunately, even with financial aid, I am still struggling to pay tuition.
My father has cut me off from his funding, claiming that I can no longer recieve any financial help from him because I am attracted to the same sex. Because he is homophobic, he will not pay any of my tuition.
I owe about $2000 to my university before the end of August so that I can attend in the fall. I have set aside some of my savings to pay $200 of it. That being said, I owe $1800 to the university before the end of August, or my admission into the university will be terminated.
I work 8 hours a week on minimum wage. My mother cannot support me because all of her extra income goes towards therapy for my younger Autistic brother. My other relatives have supported me the best they can but cannot do much as they have their own financial obligations.
To have an opportunity like this taken away because of someone's personal beliefs has honestly left me devastated and betrayed, put simply, but I am trying to move forward despite opposition.
I find it difficult to ask for the help of strangers online, but any donation would help, even the smallest amount. I'd be eternally grateful to whoever helped me out. You would be helping me continue to build my academic foundation, better myself and help support others in the making. I would love to see myself back in school before the fall semester begins.
Thank you so much!
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Carmen Rose
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Hampton, VA
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