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One semester away: help Ana graduate from Belém University

Ana is one semester away from finishing an agriculture degree but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $2,000.

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Ana Fernanda Rocha
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Belém
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an agriculture degree at Belém University, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a night-shift cleaner to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $2,000. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.6 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 Belém University bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $2,000 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,000 • Final term tuition: $860 • Exam and lab fees: $25 • Textbooks and materials: $115 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-11-17
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Ana

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 13% funded and I met with the university and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Quick update: $1,137 raised so far (57%). I made the first payment toward outstanding tuition balance. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Update from Belém: the plan for textbooks and materials is now scheduled. We're at 35% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Filip MalinowskiQuestion

    can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Belém.

    • Ana Fernanda RochaOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Belém I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

  • Bappy Habib Parvez

    you're not alone, Ana. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Bakersfield but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Belém.

    • Jepkoech Njeri Simiyu

      Sending love, Ana. This could happen to any of us.

      • Alejandro W. Álvarez

        This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Accra donated after I showed her your page

        • Mehwish Rehman

          Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best

          • Eliana T. Griffin

            Wishing you peace, Ana. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. My husband and I read this together. God bless

            • Ayesha Rubina Majumder

              Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care!

              • Rani Rani Handoko

                Keep going, Ana. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

                • Winnie Achieng Otieno

                  Thinking of you. Study hard! Thinking of Belém

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