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One semester away: help Abigail graduate from Houston University

A first-generation student, Abigail needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a degree in civil engineering.

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Sadie L. Phillips
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Houston
Abigail is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a degree in civil engineering at Houston University, and is one term away from graduating. She has worked as a shop assistant to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $6,000. The registrar has said Abigail can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Abigail has a first-class 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 Abigail would lose her place and scholarship eligibility. Abigail 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 $6,000 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,850 • Final term tuition: $2,850 • Exam and lab fees: $150 • Textbooks and materials: $150 I hope life is good to you. - Sadie
due date
2026-09-26
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Sadie

  1. Update from Houston: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($375 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    Honest and trustworthy

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    Delivered on promises

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  • Fajar Naufal Mahendra

    Wishing you peace, Sadie. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings

    • Christian C. Jennings

      Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Kilkenny but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Kilkenny

      • Itzel K. Solís

        sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Campinas

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