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Help me finish a law degree at the Johannesburg Institute of Technology - $850 to go

Mark has worked and saved for three years to study a law degree; a $850 gap now stands between him and graduation.

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Mark S. Smith
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Johannesburg
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a law degree at the Johannesburg Institute of Technology, 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 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. The payment will go directly to the the Johannesburg Institute of Technology bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $850 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $460 • Final term tuition: $270 • Exam and lab fees: $50 • Textbooks and materials: $70 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Mark
due date
2026-09-09
bill type
University tuition

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  • gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Pokhara!

    • Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

      • so sorry you're going through this, Mark. Shared it with a few friends

        • I hope things turn around soon. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Johannesburg

          • Sending good thoughts, Mark. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted.

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