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One semester away: help Gustavo graduate from Rio de Janeiro Polytechnic
Gustavo has worked and saved for five years to study a degree in social work; a $1,150 gap now stands between him and graduation.
🇧🇷 20009-959, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil915 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at Rio de Janeiro Polytechnic, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a tutor to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $1,150.
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 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 $1,150 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $440
• Final term tuition: $500
• Exam and lab fees: $80
• Textbooks and materials: $130
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Gustavo
- due date
- 2026-09-30
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Gustavo
Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($113). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for textbooks and materials is now scheduled.
Small update. $78 so far, I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials.
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“Hope it all works out. Thought of Gustavo all day after reading this.”
- Komal C. Bhardwaj 🇮🇳 · $15
- Kavitha D. Pai 🇮🇳 · $10
- Emre Hakan Bozkurt 🇩🇪 · $10
- Eman Sana Hussain 🇵🇰 · $42.50
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rooting for you. Study hard! This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Vadodara
Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Rio de Janeiro.
This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Lapu-Lapu donated after I showed her your page. Blessings
Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings
wishing you the best, Gustavo. Study hard! Take care.
hope you get there. My neighbor in Birmingham donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
Wishing you peace, Gustavo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Wishing you the best, Gustavo. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Riyadh donated after I showed her your page