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One semester away: help Willow graduate from Austin State College

Willow has worked and saved for five years to study a computer science degree; a $4,400 gap now stands between her and graduation.

🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States1,701 views
Amelia G. Figueroa
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Austin
Willow is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a computer science degree at Austin State College, and is two terms away from graduating. She has worked as a library assistant to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $4,400. The registrar has said Willow can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Willow has a 3.9 average, and an academic advisor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Willow would lose her place and scholarship eligibility. Willow isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and 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 $4,400 goes: • Final term tuition: $1,950 • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,200 • Exam and lab fees: $250 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Amelia
due date
2025-02-16
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Amelia

  1. We're at 15% thanks to 18 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. Update from Austin: I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 4% funded and we've started the first stage. - Amelia

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  • Ricardo Edson Gomes

    Praying for you. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

    • Jade G. Schwartz

      Hope it all works out, Amelia. Hope you get there.

      • Dae-hyun Min-ho ShimQuestion

        can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Austin!

        • Amelia G. FigueroaOwnerAnswerAddress verified

          Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about final term tuition, advice is welcome too. Fair thing to want to know.

      • Maryna Kateryna Korolev

        sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Dar es Salaam

        • Omar Arif KabirPhoto verified

          Hang in there. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. All the best.

          • Rashid Aziz

            Rooting for you, Amelia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

            • Omar Yusuf AbdallahAddress verified

              Rooting for you, Amelia. Shared this with my family. Take care.

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