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Fernanda's final semester of a teaching qualification in Oakland
Fernanda has worked and saved for four years to study a teaching qualification; a $5,200 gap now stands between her and graduation.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a teaching qualification at Oakland Community College, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a barista to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $5,200.
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 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.
The payment will go directly to the Oakland Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $5,200 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $2,750
• Final term tuition: $1,900
• Exam and lab fees: $330
• Textbooks and materials: $220
Thank you so much.
- Fernanda
- due date
- 2025-08-20
- bill type
- University tuition
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Hope things get better soon, Fernanda. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings!
Keep going, Fernanda. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Oakland.
Thanks for sharing this, Fernanda. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Thiruvananthapuram.
Keep going, Fernanda. Study hard! It's not much but it's yours
Thinking of you. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. My neighbor in Munich donated after I showed her your page. God bless.