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Help me finish a nursing degree at the São Paulo Institute of Technology - $1,600 to go
Otávio has worked and saved for five years to study a nursing degree; a $1,600 gap now stands between him and graduation.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a nursing degree at the São Paulo Institute of Technology, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a library assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $1,600.
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 academic advisor 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 $1,600 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $450
• Final term tuition: $960
• Exam and lab fees: $65
• Textbooks and materials: $125
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Otávio
- due date
- 2026-09-22
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Otávio
Quick update: $489 raised so far (31%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $361 raised so far (23%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($105 in total) the plan for textbooks and materials is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Otávio
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Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Los Angeles
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Otávio!
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. outstanding tuition balance comes first ($450) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for looking so closely.
hope things get better soon, Otávio. Study hard! God bless.
Hope things get better soon, Otávio. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Rawalpindi.
you're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Good luck, Otávio. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too
I hope things turn around soon. After 28 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.