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One semester away: help Elisabeth graduate from Berlin University
Elisabeth has worked and saved for five years to study a teaching qualification; a $5,050 gap now stands between her and graduation.
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Elisabeth is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a teaching qualification at Berlin University, and is one term away from graduating. She has worked as a warehouse packer to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $5,050.
The registrar has said Elisabeth can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Elisabeth has a 3.9 average, and a faculty supervisor has written in support.
Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Elisabeth would lose her place and scholarship eligibility.
Elisabeth 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 Berlin University bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $5,050 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $2,550
• Exam and lab fees: $110
• Final term tuition: $2,390
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2025-06-18
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Matthias
Update from Berlin: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 62% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Elisabeth!
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. outstanding tuition balance is the biggest at $2,550. Fair thing to want to know.
Keep going, Matthias. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 30 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care
Rooting for you, Matthias. I hope things turn around soon. God bless
Rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Columbus.
Hope it all works out, Matthias. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Pune.
Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Aberdeen!
So sorry you're going through this, Matthias. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.