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Help me finish a computer science degree at Colombo University - $950 to go

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

🇱🇰 Western, Sri Lanka2,663 views
Udari Ishara Wickramasinghe
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Colombo
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at Colombo University, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a warehouse packer to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $950. 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 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 $950 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $500 • Final term tuition: $370 • Textbooks and materials: $80 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-11-26
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Udari

  1. Quick update: $487 raised so far (51%). the plan for final term tuition is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 32% funded and I met with the university and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Vivian Anyanwu 🇳🇬 · $10

    “Hope this helps. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Wudil”

  • Federico Ferrara 🇮🇹 · $10

    “Happy to help. Thought of Udari all day after reading this.”

  • Yoga Agus Salim 🇮🇩 · $75
  • Rohit A. Patil 🇮🇳 · $71

    “You got this. Been where you're, it gets better. - Mysuru”

  • Vikash C. Van Wyk 🇿🇦 · $25

    “Blessings. Been where you're, it gets better. - Bloemfontein”

  • Raymond Simpson 🇦🇺 · $10
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    “Hope it all works out. Only $78 but hope it helps. - Sacramento”

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  • Erik Berggren 🇸🇪 · $68

    “Hang in there. From Uppsala with love.”

  • Mercy Temitope Coker 🇳🇬 · $25

    “Thought of Udari all day after reading this. - Epe”

  • Araba Beatrice Mahama 🇬🇭 · $9

    “Thinking of you. Hope the November deadline works out. - Accra”

  • Mukasa Musyoka Githinji 🇹🇿 · $16
  • Manoj P. Dubey 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Imam Yusuf Yuliani 🇮🇩 · $10

    “Every little bit. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Surakarta”

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  • Aisha Bola OyelaranPhoto verified

    Sending love, Udari. Looking forward to the next update.

    • Nnamdi Chukwuemeka Kalu

      Hope it all works out, Udari. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.

      • Dayo Jide AlabiQuestion

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Udari

        • Nadia J. GovenderPhoto verified

          hope things get better soon, Udari. Shared this with my family.

          • Elias Gunnarsson

            Stay strong, Udari. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Thinking of Colombo.

            • Rebecca B. Mitchell

              Wishing you peace, Udari. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out

              • Eka Ika Hakim

                Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.

                $1,233.50 raised of $950

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