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One semester away: help Mason graduate from the Belfast Institute of Technology
Mason is two terms away from finishing a degree in social work but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $1,200.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at the Belfast Institute of Technology, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a library assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $1,200.
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 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.
Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees.
Where the $1,200 goes:
• Exam and lab fees: $130
• Outstanding tuition balance: $820
• Textbooks and materials: $250
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Mason
- due date
- 2026-09-12
- bill type
- University tuition
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Thinking of you and your family, Mason. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
Hope things get better soon, Mason. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings
Any update on how things are going in Belfast?
Hang in there. Study hard! God bless.
gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Christchurch
Praying for you, Mason. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.
education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend!
Good luck with the exams, you've got this. All the best!
Study hard! We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Toronto.
Sending good thoughts, Mason. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings
Your post was clear and honest. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Belfast
So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope September is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.
Stay strong, Mason. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings
Hang in there, Mason. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn.
Thinking of you and your family. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from San Francisco
Keep going. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Sending strength, Mason. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.
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Rooting for you. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. God bless.
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Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I hope September is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
Hang in there, Mason. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.
keep going, Mason. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Belfast.