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One semester away: help Rashid graduate from Pretoria State College

A first-generation student, Rashid needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a master's in public health.

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Lesego R. Chetty
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Pretoria
Rashid is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying a master's in public health at Pretoria State College, and is two terms away from graduating. He has worked as a night-shift cleaner to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $1,150. The registrar has said Rashid can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Rashid has a first-class average, and a department head has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Rashid would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Rashid isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He started and 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: $530 • Final term tuition: $490 • Exam and lab fees: $55 • Textbooks and materials: $75 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-11-15
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

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  • Rashid C. Steyn🇿🇦Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Titilayo Folake Yakubu🇳🇬Verified donor
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    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Kenta Hayashi

    Thinking of you and your family, Lesego. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

    • Débora Jéssica PachecoPhoto verified

      You're not alone. Hope you get there. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Love from Tokyo

      • Rohan E. Bhatia

        Thinking of you and your family, Lesego. I hope things turn around soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Pretoria

        • Ha-eun Jin-ah Oh

          So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Moscow.

          • Maryam BakrQuestion

            Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Pretoria!

            • Lesego R. ChettyOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

              Thank you. If you're in Pretoria I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.

          • Lillian G. Fox

            Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

            • Fatuma Mwanaisha KipchogeAddress verified

              Thinking of you, Lesego. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Dresden.

              • Ellie Munoz

                Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

                • Courtney Davis

                  Best of luck. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Thinking of Pretoria

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