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One semester away: help Sebastian graduate from Dortmund State College

A first-generation student, Sebastian needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a computer science degree.

🇩🇪 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany3,887 views
Sebastian Bernd Berger
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Dortmund
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at Dortmund State College, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a warehouse packer to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $5,400. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.8 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. The payment will go directly to the Dortmund State College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $5,400 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,950 • Final term tuition: $3,100 • Exam and lab fees: $160 • Textbooks and materials: $190 Thanks for being kind about this. - Sebastian
due date
2026-06-08
bill type
University tuition

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  • Hope it all works out, Sebastian. I hope things turn around soon.

    • Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. I hope June is when things finally get easier.

      • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sebastian.

        • Sebastian Bernd BergerOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          It's all in the list in the story. outstanding tuition balance is the big one at $1,950, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Ask me anything else.

      • Wishing you peace, Sebastian. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Blessings

        • Hang in there, Sebastian. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

          • Pooja L. ParikhPhoto verified

            Best of luck. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Wish I lived closer to Fresno so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

            • Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Aurangabad donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

              • Praying for you, Sebastian. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

                • Hope it all works out, Sebastian. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

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