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Shawn's final semester of an agriculture degree in Orlando

Shawn has worked and saved for three years to study an agriculture degree; a $4,600 gap now stands between him and graduation.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Orlando, Florida, United States3,957 views
Brielle C. Lucas
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Orlando
Shawn is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying an agriculture degree at Orlando Community College, and is one term away from graduating. He has worked as a tutor to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $4,600. The registrar has said Shawn can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Shawn has a 3.9 average, and an academic advisor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Shawn would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Shawn isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He started and help the next student. The payment will go directly to the Orlando Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $4,600 goes: β€’ Outstanding tuition balance: $2,150 β€’ Final term tuition: $2,100 β€’ Exam and lab fees: $140 β€’ Textbooks and materials: $210 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Brielle
due date
2026-11-02
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Brielle

  1. Update from Orlando: I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 32% now ($1,490). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts.

  3. We're at 11% thanks to 11 of you. I made the first payment toward final term tuition. More news soon.

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  • Hlengiwe P. Tshabalala

    thanks for sharing this, Brielle. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Pietermaritzburg.

    • Mangesh G. Shinde

      Sending love, Brielle. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Mumbai.

      • Njoroge Juma Mrema

        keep going, Brielle. Looking forward to the next update.

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