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

A first-generation student, Sofía needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a degree in social work.

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Sofía F. Valdez
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Bogotá
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at the Bogotá Institute of Technology, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a library assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $1,100. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a first-class 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 the Bogotá Institute of Technology bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $1,100 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $550 • Final term tuition: $390 • Exam and lab fees: $90 • Textbooks and materials: $70 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Sofía
due date
2026-11-22
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Sofía

  1. Quick update: $313 raised so far (28%). the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Sofía

  2. We're at 10% thanks to 6 of you. I made the first payment toward exam and lab fees. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $78 raised so far (7%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Hatem Nabil Farouk 🇪🇬 · $25
  • Umesh P. Dhillon 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Concetta Cristina Sanna 🇮🇹 · $10

    “Thought of Sofía all day after reading this. - Latina”

  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $100
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  • Kelechi Uche Ekwueme 🇳🇬 · $50
  • Ahmed Mahmoud Farouk 🇲🇦 · $10

    “You got this. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Salé”

  • John A. Larson 🇦🇺 · $30
  • Josefa M. Torres 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Manee Darunee Phongsri 🇹🇭 · $10

    “All the best. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Chiang Mai”

  • Uyên Bích Lieu 🇻🇳 · $8

    “Stay strong. Thought of Sofía all day after reading this. - Hồ Chí Minh City”

  • Dhruv J. Phadke 🇮🇳 · $30
  • Ife Queen Uzor 🇳🇬 · $15
  • Lokesh Rathnam 🇮🇳 · $25

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  • Manal Dalia Amin

    Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Wish I lived closer to Rajkot so I could bring a meal. Love from Jeddah.

    $373 raised of $1,100

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