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Janet's final semester of a degree in social work in Cincinnati

A first-generation student, Janet needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a degree in social work.

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Janet F. Ashworth
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Cincinnati
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at Cincinnati Polytechnic, and I'm one semester 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 $2,150. 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 $2,150 goes: • Final term tuition: $1,650 • Textbooks and materials: $360 • Exam and lab fees: $140 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-10-04
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Janet

  1. Update from Cincinnati: I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. We're at 45% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Cincinnati: we've started the first stage. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Quick update: $283 raised so far (13%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Yanti Lestari SetiawanAddress verified

    Good luck with the exams, you've got this. We're a small family in Juiz de Fora but we're thinking of you. Take care.

    • Logan L. Ward

      hope it all works out, Janet. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours.

      • Carter P. SotoPhoto verified

        Thinking of you and your family, Janet. This could happen to any of us.

        • Larissa Carolina Almeida

          Keep going, Janet. Good luck with the exams, you've got this!

          • Jericho M. Castillo

            Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. All the best

            • Ashok G. Kushwaha

              Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Davao City this morning. Blessings.

              • Riccardo Paolo Fabbri

                Thanks for sharing this, Janet. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.

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