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Aaliyah's final semester of a degree in social work in San Francisco

Aaliyah has worked and saved for five years to study a degree in social work; a $4,250 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Aaliyah Bridges
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San Francisco
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at San Francisco University, and I'm one semester 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 $4,250. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a distinction average, and my faculty supervisor 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 $4,250 goes: • Textbooks and materials: $390 • Final term tuition: $2,450 • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,410 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-08-16
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Aaliyah

  1. Small update. $1,509 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,081 in total) I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Aaliyah

  3. Update from San Francisco: we've started the first stage. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Thought of Aaliyah all day after reading this. - Kasarani”

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    “Thought of Aaliyah all day after reading this. - Leicester”

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    “Every little bit. Been where you're, it gets better. - Chattogram”

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    “Take care of yourselves! - Thika”

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    “Saw your post and had to give. - Saint-Étienne”

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  • Oanh Lệ Lam

    hope it all works out, Aaliyah. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

    • Gerald M. Legaspi

      Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Victoria but we're thinking of you.

      • Efe Titilayo Uzor

        you're not alone. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Dhaka so I could bring a meal.

        • Luna K. Williamson

          Sending strength, Aaliyah. Shared this with my family

          • Teresa C. ThorntonPhoto verified

            good luck with the exams, you've got this. We're a small family in Fort Worth but we're thinking of you.

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