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Elena's final semester of a computer science degree in Bucaramanga

A first-generation student, Elena needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a computer science degree.

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Elena R. Martínez
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Bucaramanga
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at Bucaramanga University, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a tutor to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $1,350. 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 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. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $1,350 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $490 • Final term tuition: $710 • Exam and lab fees: $80 • Textbooks and materials: $70 Every share and every dollar helps. - Elena
due date
2026-11-09
bill type
University tuition

Updates from Elena

  1. Quick update: $140 raised so far (10%). I made the first payment toward exam and lab fees. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Bucaramanga: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  • Rubén T. Ibarra 🇺🇸 · $74.50
  • Richard Emmanuel Yeboah 🇬🇭 · $50
  • Yiğit Kerem Türk 🇳🇱 · $25
  • Zakaria Mustafa Gaber 🇸🇦 · $25
  • Rosângela Marques 🇧🇷 · $25

    “Hope it all works out. Hope the December deadline works out. - Ribeirão Preto”

  • Isabelle G. Snyder 🇬🇧 · $22

    “Best of luck. Only $22 but hope it helps. - Coventry”

  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $20

    “Stay strong. Thought of Elena all day after reading this. - Wudil”

  • Matthias Schubert 🇩🇪 · $20
  • Gustavo S. Arias 🇺🇸 · $15

    “Best of luck. Thought of Elena all day after reading this. - Austin”

  • Greta Laura Berger 🇩🇪 · $5

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  • Larissa Sandra LopesAddress verified

    Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Bucaramanga.

    $281.50 raised of $1,350

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