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One semester away: help Gerhard graduate from Durban Polytechnic

Gerhard has worked and saved for three years to study a degree in social work; a $1,000 gap now stands between him and graduation.

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Gerhard Du Plessis
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Durban
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at Durban Polytechnic, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a warehouse packer to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $1,000. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a distinction 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. The payment will go directly to the Durban Polytechnic bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $1,000 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $290 • Exam and lab fees: $60 • Final term tuition: $650 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2026-11-26
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

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  • Bayu Arief HutapeaQuestion

    Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Durban!

    • Gerhard Du PlessisOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Durban I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.

  • Ethan Carroll

    thinking of you and your family. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. All the best

    • Alberto G. Valdez

      Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Durban.

      • Alexander N. Arnold

        sending love, Gerhard. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

        • Ben Müller

          You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Durban.

          • Ludwig Fabian Kuhn

            Best of luck. Shared this with my family. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Durban

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