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One semester away: help Oliver graduate from Sheffield Polytechnic

Oliver is two terms away from finishing a teaching qualification but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $2,450.

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Oliver R. Munoz
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Sheffield
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a teaching qualification at Sheffield Polytechnic, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a barista to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $2,450. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.8 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 Sheffield Polytechnic bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $2,450 goes: • Exam and lab fees: $90 • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,150 • Textbooks and materials: $210 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Oliver
due date
2026-08-17
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Oliver

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($722 in total) the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Mugisha Wekesa Mwesigwa

    Sending strength, Oliver. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Sheffield.

    • Titilayo Blessing LawalQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Oliver.

      • Oliver R. MunozOwnerAnswer

        Exam and lab fees is $90 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Susanne Susanne Franke

      Thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Manila

      • Abigail H. Watts

        Hang in there, Oliver. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

        • Manit Nattapong Panyarachun

          Rooting for you, Oliver. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Regensburg.

          • Kinsley J. Cohen

            sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

            • Landon E. SandersID verified

              Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings!

              • Parker S. KnightQuestionID verifiedPhoto verified

                Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Sheffield!

                • Oliver R. MunozOwnerAnswer

                  Thank you. If you're in Sheffield I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.

              • Shirin Nargis Bose

                Sending strength, Oliver. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Take care.

                • Lorenzo D. Castro

                  Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

                  • Irene M. Urbina

                    Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

                    • Roberto Gustavo Cunha

                      Sending love. Study hard! We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like!

                      • Emiliano G. ÁlvarezPhoto verified

                        wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from San Nicolás de los Garza.

                        • Okechukwu Paul Anyanwu

                          Hope this works out for you. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Sheffield.

                          • Arthit KongkaewAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                            I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Hamburg

                            • Emilio S. Maldonado

                              Sending strength, Oliver. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 7 people at work.

                              • Bhavna D. Bisht

                                praying for you. Study hard! Take care.

                                • Gerald Sandoval

                                  Hang in there, Oliver. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                                  • Lemlem Hiwot KassaPhoto verified

                                    As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

                                    • Saanvi L. Kapoor

                                      take care, Oliver. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Bristol.

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