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One semester away: help Jocelyn graduate from the Birmingham Institute of Technology

Jocelyn has worked and saved for three years to study a degree in civil engineering; a $5,450 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Jocelyn W. Rowe
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Birmingham
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in civil engineering at the Birmingham Institute of Technology, 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 $5,450. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.9 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. The payment will go directly to the the Birmingham Institute of Technology bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $5,450 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,500 • Final term tuition: $2,650 • Exam and lab fees: $125 • Textbooks and materials: $175 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2025-08-07
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

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  • Shanice F. Botha

    Stay strong, Jocelyn. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Calgary

    • Alessia Galli

      Thanks for sharing this. Study hard! My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Lagos.

      • Fenna Julia HendriksID verified

        Best of luck, Jocelyn. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

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