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One semester away: help Willow graduate from the Dallas Institute of Technology
Willow has worked and saved for four years to study an electrical engineering diploma; a $3,400 gap now stands between her and graduation.
🇺🇸 Texas, United States3,318 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an electrical engineering diploma at the Dallas Institute of Technology, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a warehouse packer to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,400.
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 the Dallas Institute of Technology bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $3,400 goes:
• Exam and lab fees: $330
• Final term tuition: $2,650
• Textbooks and materials: $420
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-11-16
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Willow
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,127 in total) the plan for final term tuition is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in London this morning. Love from London
Hang in there, Willow. Study hard! Love from Arusha.
Shared this with my family. After 20 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings!
Thinking of you and your family, Willow. Study hard! Sent it to 28 people at work. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this, Willow. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Madina.