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Beth's final semester of a degree in civil engineering in Hamilton

A first-generation student, Beth needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a degree in civil engineering.

🇳🇿 Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand3,389 views
Beth N. Sutton
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Hamilton
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in civil engineering at Hamilton State College, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a library assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,500. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a top-ten-percent average, and my department head 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. The payment will go directly to the Hamilton State College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $3,500 goes: • Final term tuition: $2,100 • Textbooks and materials: $120 • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,280 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-04-11
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Beth

  1. We're at 58% thanks to 51 of you. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $1,320 raised so far (38%). I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Small update. $815 so far, the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled.

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  • Naveen H. Srinivasan

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Hamilton!

    • Vladimir Yuri Moroz

      Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Love from Los Angeles

      • Samina Nazia JilaniPhoto verified

        wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.

        $3,133.50 raised of $3,500

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