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Naomi's final semester of an agriculture degree in Birmingham
Naomi has worked and saved for four years to study an agriculture degree; a $2,150 gap now stands between her and graduation.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an agriculture degree at Birmingham State College, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a library assistant 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 3.8 average, and my academic advisor 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 Birmingham State College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $2,150 goes:
• Textbooks and materials: $160
• Outstanding tuition balance: $1,700
• Exam and lab fees: $290
Thank you so much.
- Naomi
- due date
- 2026-08-30
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Naomi
Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($537). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Quick update: $207 raised so far (10%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best!
Take care. Study hard! My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Take care. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Quezon City but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Hope this works out for you. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care
Wishing you peace, Naomi. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Love from San Jose.
Thanks for sharing this, Naomi. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
so sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 23 people at work.
Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. Love from Oakland.
Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Sacramento.
hang in there, Naomi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Denpasar!
You're not alone. Study hard! My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Good luck, Naomi. Looking forward to the next update.
Praying for you, Naomi. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Take care.
so sorry you're going through this, Naomi. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I'll check back for the next update.
Best of luck, Naomi. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Birmingham.
wishing you the best, Naomi. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together
sending good thoughts, Naomi. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Jakarta Barat.
You're not alone, Naomi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 15 years in farming I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless.