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One semester away: help Madelyn graduate from Austin University
A first-generation student, Madelyn needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of an agriculture degree.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an agriculture degree at Austin University, and I'm one term 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 $2,300.
The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a top-ten-percent average, and my department head 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 Austin University bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $2,300 goes:
• Textbooks and materials: $125
• Outstanding tuition balance: $1,850
• Exam and lab fees: $325
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2026-10-06
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Madelyn
We're at 16% thanks to 10 of you. I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials. More news soon.
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Study hard! My neighbor in Benin City donated after I showed her your page
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Madelyn!
Textbooks and materials is $125 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Fair thing to want to know.
Good luck. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
You're not alone, Madelyn. Hope you get there.
Hope things get better soon. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Take care
Wishing you peace, Madelyn. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
sending strength. Study hard! This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Austin