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Paloma's final semester of a teaching qualification in Laredo

Paloma has worked and saved for four years to study a teaching qualification; a $2,150 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Paloma A. García
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Laredo
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a teaching qualification at Laredo University, and I'm two terms 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 $2,150. 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. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $2,150 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,000 • Final term tuition: $890 • Exam and lab fees: $130 • Textbooks and materials: $130 Thank you for reading my story. - Paloma
due date
2026-01-14
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Paloma

  1. Small update. $1,541 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Quick update: $980 raised so far (46%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Emilia K. NguyenPhoto verified

    sending love, Paloma. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

    • Sophia Nadine WolffID verified

      Hang in there, Paloma. I hope things turn around soon. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Regensburg.

      • Hridoy Rafiq Saha

        Sending strength, Paloma. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Thinking of Laredo!

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