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Help me finish a computer science degree at New York Polytechnic - $3,000 to go
A first-generation student, Brian needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a computer science degree.
🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States3,947 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at New York Polytechnic, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a night-shift cleaner to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,000.
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 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.
The payment will go directly to the New York Polytechnic bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $3,000 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $2,800
• Textbooks and materials: $125
• Exam and lab fees: $75
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Brian
- due date
- 2024-08-11
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Brian
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,217 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Odesa
Hope it all works out, Brian. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Thinking of New York
Take care, Brian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Take care!
Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Likoni this morning.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 29 people at work
Rooting for you. Study hard! Please keep us posted. God bless.
Take care, Brian. Hope you get there. Thinking of New York!
Rooting for you, Brian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best
Thinking of you, Brian. Study hard! This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.