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Maryna's final semester of a law degree in Novosibirsk

Maryna has worked and saved for three years to study a law degree; a $1,400 gap now stands between her and graduation.

🇷🇺 630153, Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia800 views
Maryna Viktoria Sorokin
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Novosibirsk
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a law degree at the Novosibirsk Institute of Technology, 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 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 $1,400 goes: • Textbooks and materials: $55 • Final term tuition: $640 • Outstanding tuition balance: $705 With deep gratitude, Maryna
due date
2026-03-24
bill type
University tuition
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Updates from Maryna

  1. 19% there. I made the first payment toward outstanding tuition balance. Thank you.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 17% funded and the plan for final term tuition is now scheduled.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($65). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward outstanding tuition balance.

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  • Jay H. Deshmukh

    Sending love, Maryna. Study hard! Please keep us posted. Love from Yogyakarta.

    • Aarav D. Singh

      Praying for you, Maryna. Shared it with a few friends. Take care

      • Neha GargQuestion

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Maryna.

        • Maryna Viktoria SorokinOwnerAnswerVerified organizationPhoto verified

          Sure. The biggest one is textbooks and materials, $55. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.

      • Manikandan K. Varadarajan

        thanks for sharing this, Maryna. I hope things turn around soon

        • Xiu Liao

          Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Novosibirsk.

          • Charlotte Clara König

            Sending love, Maryna. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Nairobi donated after I showed her your page.

            • Leul Kassa

              take care. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Tijuana.

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