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One semester away: help Kai graduate from Derry Polytechnic
Kai has worked and saved for five years to study a degree in civil engineering; a $2,900 gap now stands between him and graduation.
🇬🇧 Northern Ireland, United Kingdom4,643 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in civil engineering at Derry Polytechnic, 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 $2,900.
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 $2,900 goes:
• Textbooks and materials: $290
• Final term tuition: $1,350
• Outstanding tuition balance: $1,260
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Kai
- due date
- 2026-11-10
- bill type
- University tuition
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Wishing you peace, Kai. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Rooting for you. Study hard! I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Wishing you the best, Kai. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings
Sending strength, Kai. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Don't give up.
Hope it all works out, Kai. Shared this with my family. Take care.
Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless!