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One semester away: help Pilar graduate from the Bogotá Institute of Technology

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

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Marcos M. Duarte
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Bogotá
Pilar is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a nursing degree at the Bogotá Institute of Technology, and is one term away from graduating. She has worked as a warehouse packer to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $1,100. The registrar has said Pilar can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Pilar has a 3.9 average, and a faculty supervisor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Pilar would lose her place and scholarship eligibility. Pilar isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and help the next student. The payment will go directly to the the Bogotá Institute of Technology bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $1,100 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $540 • Final term tuition: $510 • Exam and lab fees: $30 • Textbooks and materials: $20 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Marcos
due date
2026-02-24
bill type
University tuition

Updates from Marcos

  1. Quick update: $470 raised so far (43%). I made the first payment toward outstanding tuition balance. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 27% now ($300). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled.

  3. Small update. $164 so far, the plan for exam and lab fees is now scheduled.

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  • Rina Novi SantosoAddress verified

    take care. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Blessings.

    • Wishing you peace, Marcos. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Thinking of Bogotá

      • So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Nîmes so I could bring a meal.

        • Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

          • Thinking of you, Marcos. Shared this with my family

            • sending strength, Marcos. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Heliopolis so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

              • Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Juiz de Fora.

                • Bakari Evans OumaPhoto verified

                  Wishing you peace, Marcos. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn.

                  • stay strong, Marcos. Good luck with the exams, you've got this.

                    • Hassan Usman HashmiPhoto verified

                      Wishing you the best. Study hard! God bless

                      • Sending strength, Marcos. I hope things turn around soon. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Bogotá.

                        • Alexandra W. AndersonVerified organization

                          Keep going, Marcos. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                          • Thinking of you and your family, Marcos. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Ottawa so I could bring a meal. Take care.

                            • Take care. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Bogotá.

                              • Darshan S. TrivediPhoto verified

                                Hang in there, Marcos. I hope things turn around soon.

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