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Joyce's final semester of a law degree in Austin

Joyce has worked and saved for four years to study a law degree; a $4,000 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Joyce Jimenez
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Austin
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a law degree at Austin University, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a delivery rider to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $4,000. 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 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. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $4,000 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,300 • Exam and lab fees: $115 • Final term tuition: $1,585 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-11-12
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Joyce

  1. Thank you all. We're at 71% now ($2,858). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Quick update: $1,389 raised so far (35%). the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Pradeep W. KamathPhoto verified

    Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Austin!

    • Phong Vinh Mai

      sending good thoughts, Joyce. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Los Angeles this morning.

      • Ganga Rekha SinghAddress verified

        wishing you the best, Joyce. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

        $4,837.50 raised of $4,000

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