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Alp's final semester of a diploma in hospitality management in Istanbul

Alp is one term away from finishing a diploma in hospitality management but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $1,550.

🇹🇷 Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye1,683 views
Alp Eren Keskin
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Istanbul
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a diploma in hospitality management at Istanbul Community College, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a warehouse packer to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $1,550. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a first-class 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. The payment will go directly to the Istanbul Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $1,550 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $520 • Final term tuition: $980 • Exam and lab fees: $50 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-03-21
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Alp

  1. Quick update: $915 raised so far (59%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 30% thanks to 10 of you. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. More news soon. - Alp

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    “Wish I could do more. Hope the March deadline works out. - Gwagwalada”

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    “Hang in there. Thought of Alp all day after reading this. - Ogbomosho”

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    “Thought of Alp all day after reading this. - Niterói”

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    “Praying for you. Thought of Alp all day after reading this.”

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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Alp all day after reading this.”

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    “Be well. Hope the March deadline works out. - Liverpool”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the March deadline works out. - Nagpur”

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    “Thought of Alp all day after reading this. - Fort Worth”

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    “From my family to yours. Hope you get the rest soon. - Dortmund”

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  • Sebastian Dominik Schäfer

    Good luck, Alp. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Istanbul.

    • Ella P. Silva

      Take care, Alp. This could happen to any of us.

      • Nikhil H. Bansal

        thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in San Fernando but we're thinking of you.

        • William E. LeeQuestion

          How is Alp doing now?

          • Caleb B. RossID verified

            Best of luck, Alp. Your post was clear and honest.

            • Isaac R. Juarez

              hang in there, Alp. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Put this on a community board in Cambridge this morning. God bless.

              • Latha M. Vaidyanathan

                thinking of you, Alp. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

                • Jasmine H. Manalo

                  Best of luck, Alp. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

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