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One semester away: help Shirley graduate from Anaheim University

Shirley has worked and saved for five years to study a pharmacy diploma; a $1,800 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Shirley A. Carpenter
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Anaheim
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a pharmacy diploma at Anaheim University, 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 $1,800. 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 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. The payment will go directly to the Anaheim University bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $1,800 goes: • Exam and lab fees: $150 • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,500 • Textbooks and materials: $150 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-09-07
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Shirley

  1. Small update. $1,222 so far, I made the first payment toward exam and lab fees.

  2. We're at 56% thanks to 30 of you. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($232). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials.

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    “Hang in there. Thought of Shirley all day after reading this. - Córdoba”

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  • Mohammad Mizanur AlamPhoto verified

    hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Anaheim

    • Rakib Rafiq Rashid

      Thinking of you. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Put this on a community board in Barcelona this morning. All the best.

      • Leonardo S. Sánchez

        Best of luck, Shirley. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Rio de Janeiro.

        • Tika Nur Suryadi

          Best of luck, Shirley. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Casablanca

          • Brenda C. Navarro

            Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Catania

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