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Help me finish an agriculture degree at Dehiwala State College - $350 to go

A first-generation student, Janaka needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of an agriculture degree.

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Janaka Tharindu Yapa
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Dehiwala
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an agriculture degree at Dehiwala State College, and I'm one semester 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 $350. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.9 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 $350 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $145 • Textbooks and materials: $50 • Final term tuition: $155 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-05-19
bill type
University tuition

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    “Stay strong. Hope the May deadline works out. - El Paso”

  • Ida Karin Pohl 🇩🇪 · $30

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Janaka all day after reading this. - Berlin”

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    “Happy to help. - Lethbridge”

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    “Be well. Please keep us posted. - Albany”

  • Rubén G. Torres 🇪🇸 · $41.50

    “Thought of Janaka all day after reading this.”

  • Araceli K. Peña 🇺🇸 · $8

    “Sending love. I'm in Fort Collins, thinking of you. - Fort Collins”

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  • sending strength, Janaka. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Hồ Chí Minh City

    • Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Cologne

      • Hope it all works out, Janaka. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too

        • so sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Dehiwala

          • you're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

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