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One semester away: help Habtamu graduate from Adama State College

Habtamu is one semester away from finishing an accounting degree but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $700.

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Habtamu Teklu Abate
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Adama
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an accounting degree at Adama State College, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a delivery rider to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $700. 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 professor 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 $700 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $340 • Final term tuition: $290 • Exam and lab fees: $35 • Textbooks and materials: $35 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2025-12-20
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Habtamu

  1. Thank you all. We're at 86% now ($599). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. 86% there. we've started the first stage. Thank you.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($175). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Habtamu

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  • Iqra Shaista Kakar

    Hope things get better soon, Habtamu. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

    • Gökhan Ahmet Bayram

      Wishing you the best. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Love from Caruaru.

      • Mia T. Pena

        Sending strength, Habtamu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Leicester

        • Shakil Rubel Biswas

          praying for you, Habtamu. Shared this with my family.

          • Josephine P. BatesID verified

            It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Boulogne-Billancourt.

            • Yashodha Herath

              Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up!

              • José Alexandre Melo

                Take care, Habtamu. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. After 30 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

                • Haritha N. Yadav

                  Sending strength, Habtamu. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

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