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Brett's final semester of a degree in civil engineering in Durban
Brett has worked and saved for four years to study a degree in civil engineering; a $1,050 gap now stands between him and graduation.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in civil engineering at Durban Community College, 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 $1,050.
The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.9 average, and my faculty supervisor 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 Durban Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $1,050 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $710
• Final term tuition: $240
• Exam and lab fees: $65
• Textbooks and materials: $35
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-08-14
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Brett
Good news. Because of your gifts ($550 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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- Elżbieta Ewa Wiśniewski 🇵🇱 · $10
- Harper M. Porter 🇺🇸 · $50
- Anonymous 🇪🇬 · $100
- Wolfgang Fischer 🇩🇪 · $68
“Only $68 but hope it helps. - Nuremberg”
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- Rafael B. Villalobos 🇪🇸 · $100
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $75
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“Hang in there. My colleague told me about this one. - Madurai”
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- Varun J. Thakur 🇮🇳 · $100
“Thinking of you. Thought of Brett all day after reading this. - Mumbai”
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- Gregory F. Ford 🇨🇦 · $50
“Stay strong. Thought of Brett all day after reading this. - Montréal”
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Hang in there, Brett. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Thinking of Durban.
Keep going. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Durban.
take care, Brett. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.
Praying for you, Brett. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Quezon City.
Thinking of you, Brett. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Brett
It's all in the list in the story. outstanding tuition balance is the big one at $710, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
Best of luck, Brett. Study hard! After 15 years in accounting I know how hard it is to ask for anything. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from București
Hope things get better soon, Brett. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Love from Epe.
Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Greetings from East London.
best of luck, Brett. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.