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Help me finish a teaching qualification at Jeddah Community College - $3,100 to go

Bilal has worked and saved for three years to study a teaching qualification; a $3,100 gap now stands between him and graduation.

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Bilal Waleed Naguib
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Jeddah
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a teaching qualification at Jeddah Community College, and I'm two terms 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 $3,100. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.6 average, and my academic advisor 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 Jeddah Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $3,100 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,000 • Final term tuition: $1,850 • Exam and lab fees: $145 • Textbooks and materials: $105 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-10-21
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Bilal

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 35% funded and the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,481 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($568). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward final term tuition.

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  • Saanvi K. Khanna

    You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Take care.

    • Simone GalloPhoto verified

      sending strength. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from São Paulo.

      • Amir Abdallah

        rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in New Delhi this morning.

        • Concetta Sartori

          Thinking of you and your family. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Wish I lived closer to Quezon City so I could bring a meal.

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