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Help me finish a computer science degree at the Lagos Institute of Technology - $600 to go
Michael is one semester away from finishing a computer science degree but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $600.
🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria540 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at the Lagos Institute of Technology, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a barista to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $600.
The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a first-class average, and my department head 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 $600 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $160
• Final term tuition: $390
• Exam and lab fees: $25
• Textbooks and materials: $25
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Michael
- due date
- 2026-10-04
- bill type
- University tuition
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rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Michael.
Sure. The biggest one is outstanding tuition balance, $160. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.
You're not alone, Michael. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Lagos
Thank you. If you're in Lagos I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.
Best of luck, Michael. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Jakarta Barat.
sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless
Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. After 11 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
thinking of you. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Berlin so I could bring a meal.
Stay strong, Michael. This could happen to any of us.
stay strong, Michael. Good luck with the exams, you've got this.
thanks for sharing this, Michael. Shared this with my family. After 26 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
Hope things get better soon. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn.
Wishing you the best. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Wudil.