But she didn't get the chance to walk in her graduation ceremony because she couldn't afford the fees. She missed out on the milestone event because of a $125 cap-and-gown fee and $160 in other ...

in the form of a custom portrait decorating Ms. Rubio’s graduation cap. The portrait, which cost $120, features likenesses of Ms. Rubio and her daughter. “It’s the cherry on top of my ...