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Gijs's final semester of an agriculture degree in Haarlem
A first-generation student, Gijs needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of an agriculture degree.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an agriculture degree at the Haarlem Institute of Technology, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a library assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $6,050.
The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a distinction average, and my professor 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 $6,050 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $2,500
• Final term tuition: $3,200
• Exam and lab fees: $240
• Textbooks and materials: $110
Glad we found this place.
- Gijs
- due date
- 2025-12-14
- bill type
- University tuition
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Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Gijs?
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Haarlem.
Hope things get better soon, Gijs. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
Stay strong, Gijs. Hope you get there. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Love from Ikeja.
So sorry you're going through this, Gijs. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 6 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Houston!
As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Jerusalem.
Thinking of you. Study hard! Don't be hard on yourself for asking
gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Kharkiv.
Best of luck, Gijs. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours.
I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Haarlem.
Thinking of you, Gijs. Good luck with the exams, you've got this
Thinking of you, Gijs. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Rohini.
take care, Gijs. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
Take care. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Lapu-Lapu.
Best of luck. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Greetings from Gaziantep.
Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Haarlem
Hang in there, Gijs. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this, Gijs. This could happen to any of us. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from San Diego.
Thinking of you, Gijs. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
Thanks for sharing this, Gijs. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Blessings.