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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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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
Updates from Paloma
Small update. $1,541 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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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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.
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.
Sending strength, Paloma. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Thinking of Laredo!