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One semester away: help Florence graduate from Mombasa Polytechnic

Florence has worked and saved for three years to study an agriculture degree; a $900 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Florence Irene Simiyu
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Mombasa
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an agriculture degree at Mombasa 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 $900. 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 faculty supervisor 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 $900 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $320 • Final term tuition: $470 • Exam and lab fees: $30 • Textbooks and materials: $80 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-09-07
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Florence

  1. Update from Mombasa: I made the first payment toward exam and lab fees. We're at 39% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Mombasa: I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. We're at 32% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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