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Help me finish an electrical engineering diploma at Mthatha Community College - $1,400 to go

Kevin is two terms away from finishing an electrical engineering diploma but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $1,400.

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Kevin M. Pillay
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Mthatha
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an electrical engineering diploma at Mthatha Community College, and I'm two terms 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 $1,400. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a first-class average, and my professor 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 $1,400 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $880 • Final term tuition: $350 • Exam and lab fees: $95 • Textbooks and materials: $75 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-11-11
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

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  • Hoa Kim DaoAddress verified

    best of luck. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 10 people at work. Love from Marrakesh.

    • Haruto Sota Yamaguchi

      Sending good thoughts, Kevin. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Greetings from Edinburgh.

      • Zahra Duha MansourQuestion

        Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Mthatha!

        • Kevin M. PillayOwnerAnswerAddress verifiedPhoto verified

          Thank you. If you're in Mthatha I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

      • Kim Linh Luong

        wishing you peace, Kevin. Study hard!

        • Kevin F. ConcepcionID verifiedPhoto verified

          Rooting for you, Kevin. Gave what I could, wish it was more

          • Lalita Pranee Charoenpol

            So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Dar es Salaam so I could bring a meal.

            • Sarah Tucker

              Hang in there, Kevin. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Busan.

              • Mutua John Lubega

                Hope it all works out, Kevin. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Thinking of Mthatha.

                • Nicholas F. Ashworth

                  keep going. Hope you get there. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Onitsha.

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