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One semester away: help Shawn graduate from Belfast University
A first-generation student, Shawn needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a degree in social work.
🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom951 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at Belfast University, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a tutor to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $1,500.
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 professor 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 $1,500 goes:
• Final term tuition: $1,200
• Exam and lab fees: $230
• Textbooks and materials: $70
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2026-08-24
- bill type
- University tuition
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Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
Good luck, Shawn. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.
Good luck. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Kasarani.
rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Jakarta
Stay strong, Shawn. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. Don't give up. God bless
You're not alone, Shawn. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.
Hang in there, Shawn. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day