One semester away: help Riaan graduate from the Soweto Institute of Technology

Riaan is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying a nursing degree at the Soweto Institute of Technology, and is one semester 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 Riaan can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Riaan has a distinction average, and a professor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Riaan would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Riaan 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: • Final term tuition: $350 • Outstanding tuition balance: $760 • Textbooks and materials: $40 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Emily