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Help me finish a degree in civil engineering at Miami Community College - $5,900 to go

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

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Óscar A. Martínez
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Miami
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in civil engineering at Miami Community College, and I'm one semester 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 $5,900. 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 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 $5,900 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $3,000 • Final term tuition: $2,400 • Exam and lab fees: $250 • Textbooks and materials: $250 Every share and every dollar helps. - Óscar
due date
2026-11-24
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Óscar

  1. Thank you all. We're at 41% now ($2,400). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled.

  2. Small update. $3,196 so far, I met with the university and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Charles F. BurnsID verified

    Hope things get better soon. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

    • Itzel P. Robles

      I hope things turn around soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best

      • Latha M. Bhat

        Take care, Óscar. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

        • Wambui Lilian Kipchoge

          thinking of you, Óscar. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.

          • Karin Greta Schmitz

            Your post was clear and honest. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best

            • Elmarie S. Abrahams

              Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

              • Venkat T. Kurup

                keep going, Óscar. 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. Take care.

                • Mohammed Zaid Ghanem

                  You're not alone, Óscar. Shared this with my family.

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