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Rafael's final semester of a degree in civil engineering in Ribeirão Preto
Rafael is one semester away from finishing a degree in civil engineering but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $1,150.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in civil engineering at Ribeirão Preto State College, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a night-shift cleaner to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $1,150.
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 academic advisor 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 $1,150 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $480
• Final term tuition: $460
• Exam and lab fees: $105
• Textbooks and materials: $105
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Rafael
- due date
- 2026-02-28
- bill type
- University tuition
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Sending good thoughts, Rafael. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in San Cristóbal de las Casas donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Blessings
hope it all works out, Rafael. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted.
Best of luck, Rafael. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Ribeirão Preto.
you're not alone, Rafael. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless!
Rooting for you, Rafael. Hope this works out for you.
Praying for you, Rafael. Your post was clear and honest. God bless
Sending strength, Rafael. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Take care.
Keep going, Rafael. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Fort Worth but we're thinking of you