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Help me pay for the last class for my degree

Financial aid has run out, and I have one class remaining before I have my Bachelor's. My full-time job pays my bills but not much else.

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Help me pay for the last class for my degree

Help me pay for the last class for my degree

Help me pay for the last class for my degree

Help me pay for the last class for my degree

Help me pay for the last class for my degree

Financial aid has run out, and I have one class remaining before I have my Bachelor's. My full-time job pays my bills but not much else.

Financial aid has run out, and I have one class remaining before I have my Bachelor's. My full-time job pays my bills but not much else.

Financial aid has run out, and I have one class remaining before I have my Bachelor's. My full-time job pays my bills but not much else.

Financial aid has run out, and I have one class remaining before I have my Bachelor's. My full-time job pays my bills but not much else.

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Jollyville, United States
$155 USD 3 backers
6% of $2,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Short Summary

I'm one class shy of my Bachelor's of Science.  Financial aid ran out for me a while ago, and I've been able to slowly pay for my classes one at a time after that.  It's been tough, but education really is important.  My student loans came due in December; even though I'm a student, I can't afford the $5,000 a semester it takes to be half-time and able to keep my loans in interest-free deferment.  I work an amazing job - I get to practice emergency medicine and take care of the public in their times of need.  My degree will give me even more knowledge to practice medicine and to take the best care of my patients that I possibly can.

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Even though I'm employed, I can't afford my education.  One class is a ridiculous $2,000, and that doesn't even include the textbook (which I always rent, to cut down on costs)!  I've got it really good - I have a job, I have health insurance...  I've been self-sufficient since the age of 18 (I'm 26 now).  I took a hiatus from college when I was a little younger because I didn't have a job that could cover my class costs and enable me to eat.  I'm in a better position now, but being one class short and unable to afford it is extremely frustrating...  The education system in the States is less than perfect - I'm ineligible for financial aid of any kind and have been for years, simply because the financial aid system does NOT take into consideration the local cost of living.  I don't live an extravagant lifestyle.  I work as much overtime as I can stand without making myself sick.

I just want this one class over, done, paid for....  So that I can continue to focus on the public and their needs.

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What We Need & What You Get

$2500 is what it will take to pay for the course I need, the textbook rental, and to cover IndieGoGo's fees.  Anything and everything helps - every penny towards this fund will go straight to my tuition and textbook, and if it doesn't fund I'm going to continue working overtime to  make up the difference.

I edit manuscripts as a freelancer for a publisher and for independent authors.  I'm offering editing time where I will go through portions of your manuscript with a fine-tooth comb to prepare it for publication independently or submission to a Big Six publisher.

I'm also a photographer, and would love to send you an autographed print in thanks for helping me out!

Finally, I write.  Give me a prompt, and I'll write flash fiction pieces for your enjoyment.

The Impact

I'll have my degree!  I'll have the extra knowledge and training I need to continue saving lives, and for that, I thank you!

Other Ways You Can Help

Spread the word!  I know not everyone can spare anything, especially with the world economy in the toilet.  Thank you SO much for contributing and for spreading the word.

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