Hello friends, family, and kind supporters,

My name is Cristina Castillo, and I’m reaching out with humility and hope as I prepare for my final semester (Fall 2025) at the University of Michigan. This journey has been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life, and I am so close to the finish line.

To complete my degree, I need to cover $10,660 in tuition expenses. However, because GoFundMe applies small transaction fees to each donation, my campaign goal is set at $11,050 to ensure I can pay my tuition in full.

Like so many, I’ve faced some unexpected financial challenges recently, and the timing has made it especially difficult to cover this last stretch of tuition.

This final semester is more than just a few classes — it represents years of hard work, sacrifice, and dreams for a brighter future. Completing my degree will open the door to new opportunities and allow me to move forward in my career with the skills and confidence that only come from finishing this milestone.

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Why This Means So Much

• Education has always been my path toward creating opportunities not just for myself, but for my family and community.

• This is my very last semester — your help will directly ensure I graduate.

• Every dollar raised will go directly toward tuition and university fees.

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How You Can Help

• Donate if you’re able — even $5 or $10 makes a difference and gets me closer to my goal.

• Share this campaign with friends, family, coworkers, or anyone who believes in supporting education.

• Offer words of encouragement — your kindness means more than you know.

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I know many people are also facing challenges, so please know I don’t take any support for granted. Whether you can donate, share, or simply send love and encouragement, I am deeply grateful.

Thank you for helping me cross this final finish line at Michigan. With your support, I’ll be able to proudly walk at graduation knowing I didn’t do it alone.

With gratitude,

Cristina Castillo

Go Blue — and thank you for believing in my dream of graduating.