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Natalie's final semester of a diploma in hospitality management in Houston

Natalie is one semester away from finishing a diploma in hospitality management but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $6,100.

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Michelle E. Jennings
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Houston
Natalie is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a diploma in hospitality management at Houston Polytechnic, and is one semester away from graduating. She has worked as a tutor to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $6,100. The registrar has said Natalie can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Natalie has a distinction average, and a department head has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Natalie would lose her place and scholarship eligibility. Natalie isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and help the next student. The payment will go directly to the Houston Polytechnic bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $6,100 goes: • Final term tuition: $2,450 • Textbooks and materials: $360 • Outstanding tuition balance: $3,290 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-08-18
bill type
University tuition
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  • Philippe Lopez

    so sorry you're going through this, Michelle. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 39 people at work. Take care.

    • Leif Sven Lindberg

      Keep going. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless

      • Roman Li

        you're not alone, Michelle. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

        • Serhiy Taras Belov

          So sorry you're going through this. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!

          • Ahmed E. Du Plessis

            best of luck, Michelle. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Quetta.

            • Elias Burns

              shared it with a few friends. Love from Vigo

              • Halima Amani Kiprop

                Thinking of you and your family, Michelle. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Houston.

                • Nathan Edwards

                  I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Auckland this morning. God bless.

                  • Mahmoud Hussein Hegazy

                    You're not alone, Michelle. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings!

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