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One semester away: help Evelyn graduate from Oakland State College

Evelyn has worked and saved for three years to study a computer science degree; a $5,000 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Evelyn Garza
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Oakland
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at Oakland State College, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a shop assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $5,000. 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 faculty supervisor 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. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $5,000 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,750 • Final term tuition: $1,900 • Exam and lab fees: $90 • Textbooks and materials: $260 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-09-04
bill type
University tuition

Updates from Evelyn

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 13% funded and the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled.

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  • Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Oakland

    • Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 39 people at work. Thinking of Oakland.

      • Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. God bless

        • Stay strong, Evelyn. Hope you get there. Thinking of Oakland!

          • Simiyu Rashidi TemboPhoto verified

            Best of luck, Evelyn. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Wish I lived closer to Mumbai so I could bring a meal.

            • as a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

              • Helena Anna WalczakAddress verified

                Thanks for sharing this, Evelyn. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

                • Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care

                  • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Amsterdam.

                    • Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Buffalo.

                      • Wishing you peace, Evelyn. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in São Paulo this morning. All the best.

                        • Best of luck. Shared this with my family. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Abuja.

                          • hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together.

                            • Hope things get better soon, Evelyn. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to San Miguel de Tucumán so I could bring a meal!

                              • rooting for you, Evelyn. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Cape Coast so I could bring a meal

                                • Stay strong, Evelyn. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless!

                                  • Thinking of you, Evelyn. Study hard! My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care

                                    • Your post was clear and honest. Love from Khulna.

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