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Andile's final semester of a nursing degree in Soweto

Andile is one semester away from finishing a nursing degree but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $1,250.

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Andile W. Smith
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Soweto
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a nursing degree at Soweto Polytechnic, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a delivery rider to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $1,250. 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 department head 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 Soweto Polytechnic bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $1,250 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $350 • Final term tuition: $730 • Exam and lab fees: $60 • Textbooks and materials: $110 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Andile
due date
2025-01-13
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Andile

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($205 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Andile

  2. 13% there. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

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    “Blessings. Please keep us posted. - Alicante”

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    “Hope things get better. I'm in San Cristóbal de las Casas, thinking of you.”

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    “Blessings. Gave what I could this week. - El Paso”

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  • Camilla Daniela Lombardo 🇮🇹 · $10

    “Thought of Andile all day after reading this.”

  • Nicola Ferrara 🇮🇹 · $5

    “You got this. Thought of Andile all day after reading this. - Latina”

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  • Chatchai Yodchai Udomsak

    so sorry you're going through this, Andile. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in São Paulo this morning. Love from São Paulo.

    • Saif Faruk GhoshID verified

      Thinking of you and your family, Andile. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Thinking of Soweto.

      • Joseph Russell

        Thinking of you and your family, Andile. Shared it with a few friends

        $582.50 raised of $1,250

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