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Help me finish an accounting degree at Adama University - $500 to go
Dereje is one term away from finishing an accounting degree but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $500.
🇪🇹 Oromia, Ethiopia672 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an accounting degree at Adama University, and I'm one term 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 $500.
The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a first-class 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 $500 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $240
• Final term tuition: $200
• Exam and lab fees: $20
• Textbooks and materials: $40
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-11-13
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Dereje
Wanted to say thank you properly. 22% funded and the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled.
Quick update: $203 raised so far (41%). I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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hope it all works out, Dereje. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. God bless.
Hope it all works out, Dereje. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
How is Dereje doing now?
So sorry you're going through this. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn.
Wishing you peace, Dereje. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Moscow
Stay strong, Dereje. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. God bless
Hope it all works out, Dereje. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Take care.
Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Medellín donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
Sending strength, Dereje. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up.