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One semester away: help Jepkoech graduate from Fort Portal University

Jepkoech is two terms away from finishing a degree in social work but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $450.

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Jepkoech Atieno Salim
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Fort Portal
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at Fort Portal University, 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 $450. 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 professor 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 $450 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $210 • Final term tuition: $190 • Exam and lab fees: $20 • Textbooks and materials: $30 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-11-19
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Jepkoech

  1. Quick update: $325 raised so far (72%). I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Fort Portal: the plan for exam and lab fees is now scheduled. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    Helped when no one else could

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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  • Wekesa Samuel Maina

    Praying for you, Jepkoech. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors.

    • Putri Tika Suryadi

      Thanks for sharing this, Jepkoech. Study hard! I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Surakarta

      • Tammy T. Pena

        it takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Hồ Chí Minh City.

        • Dante M. FernandezQuestion

          is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Jepkoech.

          • Jepkoech Atieno SalimOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

            Outstanding tuition balance is $210 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Ask me anything else.

        • Elżbieta Katarzyna Walczak

          Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Fort Portal.

          • Zoé Agnès Lacroix

            good luck with the exams, you've got this. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

            • Ngân Yến Vo

              Hope things get better soon, Jepkoech. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care

              • Jan Paweł WalczakPhoto verified

                Sending strength, Jepkoech. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Agra.

                • Nikolai Ruslan Kuznetsov

                  Wishing you peace, Jepkoech. Looking forward to the next update.

                  • Luca A. Cunningham

                    Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Gothenburg.

                    • Peng Kai Liu

                      Thanks for sharing this, Jepkoech. Hope this works out for you. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

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