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Help me finish a degree in social work at the Zaria Institute of Technology - $500 to go

A first-generation student, Ikenna needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a degree in social work.

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Ikenna Nonso Oyelaran
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Zaria
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at the Zaria 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 $500. 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 faculty supervisor 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 the Zaria Institute of Technology bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $500 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $170 • Final term tuition: $260 • Exam and lab fees: $15 • Textbooks and materials: $55 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Ikenna
due date
2026-10-02
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Ikenna

  1. Update from Zaria: the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled. We're at 42% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($185 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $165 raised so far (33%). the plan for textbooks and materials is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Thought of Ikenna all day after reading this. - Angeles”

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    “Be well. Please keep us posted. - Karachi”

  • Brian Willis 🇺🇸 · $15

    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Ikenna all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

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  • Jerome A. Legaspi

    good luck. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 13 people at work. Thinking of Zaria.

    • Surachai Chanchai Boonmee

      Hang in there, Ikenna. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 16 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything. All the best.

      • Nakato Wanjiru Mukasa

        So sorry you're going through this. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. We're a small family in Varanasi but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

        • Olga Tetiana HrytsenkoQuestion

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

          • Rowena D. Aquino

            keep going. This could happen to any of us. Love from Oakland

            • Zanele K. Naicker

              Best of luck, Ikenna. Study hard! Love from Ciudad de México.

              • Tara E. Moran

                wishing you the best, Ikenna. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

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