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One semester away: help Brian graduate from Orlando University

Brian is one term away from finishing a teaching qualification but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $5,200.

🇺🇸 Orlando, Florida, United StatesPosted Nov 22, 20252,094 views
Eli Byrd
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Member since Nov 10, 2024 · Orlando
Brian is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying a teaching qualification at Orlando University, and is one term away from graduating. He has worked as a tutor to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $5,200. The registrar has said Brian can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Brian has a top-ten-percent average, and a professor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Brian would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Brian isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He started and help the next student. The payment will go directly to the Orlando University bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $5,200 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,000 • Final term tuition: $2,750 • Exam and lab fees: $140 • Textbooks and materials: $310 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-01-26
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

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  1. Update from Orlando: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Iván C. MedinaID verified9mo ago

    Wishing you peace, Eli. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope December is when things finally get easier. All the best

    • Paisley W. Rhodes9mo ago

      Rooting for you, Eli. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

      • Deepak G. Tiwari8mo ago

        rooting for you. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

        • Sophie Julia Meier8mo ago

          Good luck, Eli. Study hard!

          • Zoey T. Walsh7mo ago

            As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Aswan.

            • Tharushi Kavindi Bandara6mo ago

              Keep going. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

              • Tolga Selim Acar3mo ago

                Keep going. Shared this with my family. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings

                • Zofia GrabowskiAddress verified3mo ago

                  Wishing you the best, Eli. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

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