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Help me finish an electrical engineering diploma at Miami Community College - $3,850 to go

Ana is two terms away from finishing an electrical engineering diploma but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $3,850.

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Ana A. Montes
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Miami
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an electrical engineering diploma at Miami Community College, and I'm two terms 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 $3,850. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.8 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 Miami Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $3,850 goes: • Textbooks and materials: $210 • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,500 • Final term tuition: $2,140 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-09-13
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Ana

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($340 in total) the plan for final term tuition is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $280 raised so far (7%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. 3% there. the plan for textbooks and materials is now scheduled. Thank you. - Ana

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  • Nancy Janet Owusu

    Good luck, Ana. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

    • Verónica K. MacíasAddress verified

      Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Asaba.

      • Njeri Florence Kigozi

        Thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Heraklion.

        • Araceli F. Flores

          Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Stellenbosch.

          • Naomi N. Fox

            Thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Montréal so I could bring a meal. Take care.

            • Samina Sana Aslam

              Hope things get better soon, Ana. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Don't give up. Thinking of Miami

              • Rubina Tithi Sikder

                good luck, Ana. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Springfield but we're thinking of you.

                • An Hoàng Trinh

                  Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Miami!

                  • Mustafa Taner Şen

                    sending strength, Ana. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Brampton donated after I showed her your page. God bless

                    • Monika Haas

                      hope it all works out. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Blessings

                      • Paisley A. Langley

                        Rooting for you, Ana. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care

                        • Peyton R. Clark

                          take care, Ana. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

                          • Florian Jürgen Albrecht

                            reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out

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