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Help me finish a diploma in hospitality management at Istanbul University - $750 to go

Meltem has worked and saved for five years to study a diploma in hospitality management; a $750 gap now stands between her and graduation.

🇹🇷 Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye1,249 views
Meltem Kaplan
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a diploma in hospitality management at Istanbul University, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a warehouse packer to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $750. 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. The payment will go directly to the Istanbul University bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $750 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $230 • Final term tuition: $370 • Exam and lab fees: $70 • Textbooks and materials: $80 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-12-10
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Meltem

  1. Quick update: $555 raised so far (74%). I made the first payment toward final term tuition. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. 78% there. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

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  • Büşra Meltem Kurt

    Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. God bless!

    • Isla C. Hall

      Hope things get better soon, Meltem. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

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