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Sebastián's final semester of an agriculture degree in Akron

A first-generation student, Sebastián needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of an agriculture degree.

🇺🇸 Ohio, United States1,598 views
Sebastián L. García
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Akron
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an agriculture degree at Akron Community College, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a library assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $2,400. 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 $2,400 goes: • Textbooks and materials: $160 • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,050 • Exam and lab fees: $190 With deep gratitude, Sebastián
due date
2026-10-20
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Sebastián

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($503 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Akron: I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Sebastián all day after reading this. - Istanbul”

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    “Thought of Sebastián all day after reading this. - Santos”

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    “You got this. Only $13 but hope it helps. - Mumbai”

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  • Stelios Panagiotis Souris

    So sorry you're going through this, Sebastián. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

    • Brandon H. Santiago

      you're not alone, Sebastián. Looking forward to the next update.

      • Uchenna Tunde Nwankwo

        Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Jakarta Selatan.

        • Michael Uche Abdullahi

          Wishing you peace, Sebastián. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

          • Kevin N. Juarez

            Praying for you, Sebastián. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. God bless.

            • Sônia Xavier

              Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Akron

              • Brenda N. Jackson

                Sending strength, Sebastián. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Thinking of Akron

                • Vera Tetiana Polishchuk

                  Stay strong, Sebastián. Shared this with my family. All the best

                  • Benjamin G. Legaspi

                    Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Akron.

                    • Ian Caldwell

                      Praying for you, Sebastián. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Shubra

                      • Verónica C. González

                        Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Akron.

                        • Angel N. Murray

                          Keep going. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Akron

                          • Kazimierz Tomasz Sokołowski

                            You're not alone, Sebastián. This could happen to any of us. Love from Nagpur

                            • Sundar W. Shetty

                              Hang in there, Sebastián. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.

                              • Hüseyin Selim Ünal

                                Hope it all works out, Sebastián. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Nashik.

                                • Wayne M. Griffin

                                  Take care. This could happen to any of us. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

                                  • Aniket C. Deshpande

                                    Your post was clear and honest. After 28 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Pittsburgh.

                                    • Matthew N. Tucker

                                      So sorry you're going through this, Sebastián. Study hard!

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