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Help me finish a diploma in hospitality management at the Sandton Institute of Technology - $800 to go
A first-generation student, Wayne needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a diploma in hospitality management.
🇿🇦 Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa951 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a diploma in hospitality management at the Sandton Institute of Technology, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a shop assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $800.
The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a distinction 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.
Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees.
Where the $800 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $380
• Final term tuition: $290
• Exam and lab fees: $65
• Textbooks and materials: $65
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-10-22
- bill type
- University tuition
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Stay strong, Wayne. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Hope it all works out. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. All the best
So sorry you're going through this, Wayne. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. God bless
Rooting for you, Wayne. Looking forward to the next update. After 7 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Geelong!
rooting for you, Wayne. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 38 people at work. All the best
Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best