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Isaiah's final semester of a law degree in Sydney

A first-generation student, Isaiah needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a law degree.

🇦🇺 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia2,234 views
Isaiah J. Byrd
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Sydney
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a law degree at the Sydney Institute of Technology, 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 $2,400. 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 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. The payment will go directly to the the Sydney Institute of Technology bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $2,400 goes: • Textbooks and materials: $220 • Exam and lab fees: $240 • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,940 Every share and every dollar helps. - Isaiah
due date
2026-06-15
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Isaiah

  1. Quick update: $1,709 raised so far (71%). the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($893 in total) the plan for textbooks and materials is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Thought of Isaiah all day after reading this. - Amritsar”

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    “Happy to help. Small amount but sent with love. - Pelotas”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Isaiah all day after reading this. - Iztapalapa”

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    “Wish I could do more. I'm in Kitakyushu, thinking of you. - Kitakyushu”

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    “Happy to help. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Turin”

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  • Alyssa E. Adams

    Thinking of you and your family, Isaiah. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

    • Yiğit Murat Sarı

      Keep going. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless

      • Imam Muhammad Wibowo

        Rooting for you, Isaiah. Shared this with my family.

        • Henry L. Ashworth

          You're not alone, Isaiah. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

          $2,960.50 raised of $2,400

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