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One semester away: help Ruben graduate from Haarlem Polytechnic
Ruben has worked and saved for four years to study a diploma in hospitality management; a $2,750 gap now stands between him and graduation.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a diploma in hospitality management at Haarlem 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 $2,750.
The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.6 average, and my faculty supervisor 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 $2,750 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $1,250
• Final term tuition: $1,250
• Exam and lab fees: $140
• Textbooks and materials: $110
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2026-01-08
- bill type
- University tuition
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope February is when things finally get easier. God bless
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ruben.
Outstanding tuition balance is $1,250 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. I'll keep the page updated.
Hope it all works out, Ruben. Looking forward to the next update.
Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up!
Shared it with a few friends. Love from Dharan.
best of luck, Ruben. Shared it with a few friends.
Stay strong, Ruben. Good luck with the exams, you've got this.