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Help me finish a law degree at Bogotá Polytechnic - $850 to go
A first-generation student, Rafael needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a law degree.
🇨🇴 Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia1,630 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a law degree at Bogotá Polytechnic, and I'm one term 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 $850.
The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.8 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 $850 goes:
• Exam and lab fees: $80
• Final term tuition: $470
• Outstanding tuition balance: $300
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Rafael
- due date
- 2026-06-29
- bill type
- University tuition
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wishing you the best, Rafael. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Birmingham
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Rafael
Sure. The biggest one is exam and lab fees, $80. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Happy to explain more.
So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Blessings!
Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care
So sorry you're going through this, Rafael. Gave what I could, wish it was more.