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One semester away: help Eliane graduate from São Paulo State College

Eliane has worked and saved for five years to study a diploma in hospitality management; a $1,250 gap now stands between her and graduation.

🇧🇷 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil1,586 views
Eliane Fabiana Lopes
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São Paulo
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a diploma in hospitality management at São Paulo State College, and I'm one semester 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 $1,250. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.8 average, and my department head 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 $1,250 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $530 • Final term tuition: $580 • Exam and lab fees: $85 • Textbooks and materials: $55 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-11-14
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Eliane

  1. Quick update: $160 raised so far (13%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from São Paulo: the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($135). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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  • Peter Maximilian Baumann 🇩🇪 · $25
  • Oskar Pettersson 🇸🇪 · $25

    “Thought of Eliane all day after reading this. - Stockholm”

  • Fe N. Agustin 🇵🇭 · $10
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  • Naufal Erlangga Pratama🇮🇩Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Pradeep R. Bansal🇮🇳Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Dhanush W. Acharya

    Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Bogra.

    • Lawrence K. Barrett

      Sending good thoughts, Eliane. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Jakarta.

      $290 raised of $1,250

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