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Lauren's final semester of an accounting degree in Brooklyn

Lauren has worked and saved for three years to study an accounting degree; a $5,400 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Ivy Armstrong
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Brooklyn
Lauren is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying an accounting degree at the Brooklyn Institute of Technology, and is two terms away from graduating. She has worked as a barista to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $5,400. The registrar has said Lauren can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Lauren has a 3.8 average, and a faculty supervisor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Lauren would lose her place and scholarship eligibility. Lauren isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and 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 $5,400 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,500 • Final term tuition: $2,450 • Exam and lab fees: $230 • Textbooks and materials: $220 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-12-07
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Ivy

  1. Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($771). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for final term tuition is now scheduled.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,211 in total) I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Small update. $1,543 so far, I met with the university and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Hang in there. Shared with friends too. - Phoenix”

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Lauren all day after reading this. - San Diego”

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    “All the best. Only $3 but hope it helps. - San Jose”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Lauren all day after reading this. - Makassar”

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  • Samuel N. Ocampo

    This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Brooklyn.

    • Maricel K. Quizon

      Thinking of you and your family, Ivy. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. All the best

      • Irene A. Núñez

        good luck with the exams, you've got this. Greetings from San Jose

        • Thawatchai Chatchai Rattanakorn

          Hang in there, Ivy. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 4 people at work

          • Esra Neslihan Özdemir

            sending love, Ivy. Study hard! Love from Niterói

            • Dina Maalouf

              Hope it all works out, Ivy. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

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