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Bongani's final semester of an electrical engineering diploma in Pretoria

Bongani is one semester away from finishing an electrical engineering diploma but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $1,550.

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Bongani A. Pretorius
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Pretoria
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an electrical engineering diploma at the Pretoria Institute of Technology, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a barista 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 top-ten-percent 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. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $1,550 goes: • Final term tuition: $640 • Exam and lab fees: $25 • Outstanding tuition balance: $885 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Bongani
due date
2026-10-17
bill type
University tuition

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  • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Bongani?

    • So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 23 people at work. Greetings from Oakland.

      • Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Orlando donated after I showed her your page.

        • Kenta EndoQuestion

          How is Bongani doing now?

          • José N. VillalobosPhoto verified

            Hope you get there. Greetings from Guadalajara

            • Best of luck, Bongani. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Orlando this morning

              • Dan LiuQuestionPhoto verified

                is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Bongani.

                • Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. final term tuition comes first ($640) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Good question.

              • Wishing you the best, Bongani. Shared it with a few friends.

                • so sorry you're going through this, Bongani. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care

                  • take care. This could happen to any of us. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Bergamo.

                    • Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Rockford

                      • Myra SandhuPhoto verified

                        You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Pretoria.

                        • Keep going, Bongani. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Blessings.

                          • sending strength. Study hard! I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

                            • hope it all works out, Bongani. Shared it with a few friends.

                              • Good luck, Bongani. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.

                                • sending love, Bongani. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

                                  • Thanks for sharing this, Bongani. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.

                                    • Keep going, Bongani. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless

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