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Help me finish a computer science degree at Saint Petersburg Polytechnic - $1,600 to go
A first-generation student, Zoya needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a computer science degree.
🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russia878 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at Saint Petersburg Polytechnic, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a delivery rider to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $1,600.
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 $1,600 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $870
• Final term tuition: $610
• Exam and lab fees: $75
• Textbooks and materials: $45
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2026-02-16
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Zoya
Update from Saint Petersburg: I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. We're at 58% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $790 raised so far (49%). I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Zoya.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. outstanding tuition balance is the biggest at $870. Good question.
Rooting for you. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
hang in there, Zoya. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
Good luck, Zoya. Hope you get there. After 23 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best
Keep going. Study hard! God bless
Thinking of you. Study hard! Love from Ikeja.
Praying for you, Zoya. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.