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One semester away: help Jacob graduate from the Albany Institute of Technology

Jacob is one semester away from finishing a computer science degree but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $5,150.

🇺🇸 New York, United States2,459 views
Jacob G. Vazquez
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Albany
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at the Albany Institute of Technology, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a tutor to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $5,150. 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 academic advisor 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 $5,150 goes: • Final term tuition: $3,300 • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,700 • Textbooks and materials: $150 Thank you for reading my story. - Jacob
due date
2026-11-02
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Jacob

  1. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($603). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. We're at 9% thanks to 12 of you. the plan for textbooks and materials is now scheduled. More news soon.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Risa Chihiro Nakano

    Take care. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to London so I could bring a meal. God bless.

    • Risa Hitomi NishimuraPhoto verified

      hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Naivasha!

      • Andile T. NaickerAddress verified

        Sending good thoughts, Jacob. Study hard! Blessings

        • Vasyl Kirill Tkachuk

          Stay strong, Jacob. Hope this works out for you

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