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One semester away: help Jin-ah graduate from Gangnam Polytechnic

A first-generation student, Jin-ah needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a nursing degree.

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Jin-ah Ji-min Ku
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Gangnam
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a nursing degree at Gangnam Polytechnic, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a shop assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $4,000. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.9 average, and my academic advisor 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 Gangnam Polytechnic bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $4,000 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,450 • Final term tuition: $2,350 • Exam and lab fees: $75 • Textbooks and materials: $125 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Jin-ah
due date
2026-08-29
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Jin-ah

  1. Quick update: $2,125 raised so far (53%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $1,381 raised so far (35%). I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $876 raised so far (22%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Lior Guy Avraham

    Hope it all works out, Jin-ah. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Blessings.

    • Kyung-soo Dae-hyun Ha

      You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. After 17 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Gangnam

      • Babar Talha Hussain

        Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Pune.

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