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Jide's final semester of a computer science degree in Lagos
Jide has worked and saved for five years to study a computer science degree; a $650 gap now stands between him and graduation.
🇳🇬 100416, Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria807 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at Lagos Polytechnic, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a barista to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $650.
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 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.
The payment will go directly to the Lagos Polytechnic bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $650 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $400
• Final term tuition: $165
• Exam and lab fees: $40
• Textbooks and materials: $45
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- Jide
- due date
- 2026-10-12
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Jide
Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($139). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Quick update: $85 raised so far (13%). the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Sending strength, Jide. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Fresno but we're thinking of you. Take care.
thinking of you, Jide. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Houston but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Lagos