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One semester away: help Ruby graduate from Seattle State College

Ruby is one semester away from finishing a degree in civil engineering but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $5,150.

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Ruby H. Ayala

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Seattle

I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in civil engineering at Seattle State College, 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 $5,150. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a first-class average, and my faculty supervisor 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 Seattle State College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $5,150 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,150 • Textbooks and materials: $360 • Final term tuition: $3,640 Thank you so much. - Ruby

due date: 2026-03-25
bill type: University tuition

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Updates from Ruby

Update from Seattle: I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
We're at 8% thanks to 7 of you. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($162). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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