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Janaka's final semester of an agriculture degree in Colombo

Janaka has worked and saved for four years to study an agriculture degree; a $850 gap now stands between him and graduation.

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Janaka Dinesh Abeysekera

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Colombo

I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an agriculture degree at Colombo Polytechnic, 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 $850. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.6 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 $850 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $290 • Final term tuition: $480 • Exam and lab fees: $35 • Textbooks and materials: $45 With deep gratitude, Janaka

due date: 2026-10-22
bill type: University tuition

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Updates from Janaka

Update from Colombo: I made the first payment toward outstanding tuition balance. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Colombo: we've started the first stage. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($45). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward exam and lab fees.

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