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Olivia's final semester of a degree in civil engineering in Birmingham

Olivia has worked and saved for four years to study a degree in civil engineering; a $5,100 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Olivia T. Ortiz
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Birmingham
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in civil engineering at Birmingham Community College, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a warehouse packer to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $5,100. 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. The payment will go directly to the Birmingham Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $5,100 goes: โ€ข Exam and lab fees: $160 โ€ข Final term tuition: $2,850 โ€ข Outstanding tuition balance: $2,090 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Olivia
due date
2026-08-05
bill type
University tuition

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  • Sending good thoughts, Olivia. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

    • Hope it all works out, Olivia. Shared this with my family. All the best.

      • is there anything that isn't money that would help Olivia?

        • keep going, Olivia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Leรณn

          • Good luck. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

            • Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Bucaramanga donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Birmingham.

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