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Desmond's final semester of a law degree in Montego Bay

Desmond is one term away from finishing a law degree but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $1,150.

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Desmond T. Stephenson
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Montego Bay
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a law degree at Montego Bay State College, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a shop assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $1,150. 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. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $1,150 goes: • Final term tuition: $960 • Textbooks and materials: $100 • Exam and lab fees: $90 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-11-26
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Desmond

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 62% funded and we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. We're at 46% thanks to 9 of you. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Antônia Tatiane AlbuquerqueID verified

    Wishing you peace, Desmond. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Granada.

    • Travis Lopez

      best of luck, Desmond. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Take care!

      • William W. Walsh

        As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. I hope November is when things finally get easier

        • Pauline Céline Marchal

          Sending strength, Desmond. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Montego Bay.

          • Inés A. Ríos

            Hope things get better soon, Desmond. Shared this with my family. All the best.

            • Eunice Wanjiru Mushi

              Best of luck, Desmond. Study hard!

              • Mikhail Dmytro Andreev

                sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.

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