Support Aaliyah's Journey to Freedom and Growth

Hi, my name is Aaliyah, and I’m reaching out with all the courage I have because I truly need help.

I come from a very conservative country where opportunities — especially for young women — are extremely limited. It took everything I had, emotionally and financially, to make it to the United States and begin studying here. For me, this wasn’t just about education — it was about freedom, growth, and finally having the chance to follow my dream.

My parents have done everything they could. My mom and dad are both working hard back home to support my younger sisters. They’ve been helping me with tuition as much as they could, but school here is expensive, and they simply can’t afford it anymore. They’ve already sacrificed so much, and I don’t want to put more pressure on them.

As an international student, I’m not allowed to work off-campus, and on-campus jobs are extremely limited and don’t come close to covering tuition. So even though I want to earn the money myself, I legally can’t — and that’s the most painful part. I’m running out of time and options.

My next tuition payment is due in 15 days, and if I can’t pay it, I may have to leave school — and possibly even leave the U.S. I’ve worked so hard to get here, and this dream means everything to me. I don’t want to lose it just because of money.

I’m asking for $5,000 to help cover my tuition. Every dollar — even $1 — helps.

I want to be completely transparent:

Every penny will go directly to my tuition, and I will share receipts and proof of payment with anyone who asks. Your support is not just appreciated — it could save my dream.

I also promise to pay back everything I owe once I graduate and start working. And even more, I promise to help others who are struggling, just like I am now.

If you can’t donate, even just sharing this would mean the world to me.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for believing in me. And thank you for giving me a chance.

With all my heart,

Aaliyah