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Help me finish a computer science degree at the Cincinnati Institute of Technology - $2,000 to go

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

🇺🇸 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States2,591 views
Sơn Phúc Phung
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Cincinnati
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at the Cincinnati Institute of Technology, and I'm two terms 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 $2,000. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a top-ten-percent 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. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $2,000 goes: • Final term tuition: $1,650 • Exam and lab fees: $200 • Textbooks and materials: $150 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2024-11-26
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Sơn

  1. We're at 48% thanks to 19 of you. I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($261). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Mia Ida Thomas

    Rooting for you. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. It's not much but it's yours. Take care

    • Raúl W. EscobarPhoto verified

      hope things get better soon. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I'll check back for the next update.

      • Elena Nadia Filippov

        Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Rohini!

        • Leo H. Hernandez

          Praying for you, Sơn. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. God bless.

          • Modou Ba

            Hope it all works out. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Cincinnati.

            • Vidya S. Gounder

              Wishing you peace. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

              • Gayathri J. Vaidyanathan

                Good luck, Sơn. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Rome

                • Luna L. NorrisID verifiedPhoto verified

                  Good luck, Sơn. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Nagpur.

                  • Chiamaka Folake Okonkwo

                    Wishing you the best. Study hard! The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

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