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Palesa's final semester of an accounting degree in Pretoria
A first-generation student, Palesa needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of an accounting degree.
🇿🇦 Gauteng, South Africa608 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an accounting degree at Pretoria State College, and I'm two terms 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 $1,300.
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 academic advisor 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 $1,300 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $450
• Final term tuition: $720
• Exam and lab fees: $20
• Textbooks and materials: $110
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Palesa
- due date
- 2026-01-07
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Palesa
3% there. I made the first payment toward outstanding tuition balance. Thank you.
- Shawn L. Wallace 🇬🇧 · $32
- Sneha C. Subramanian 🇮🇳 · $20
“Hope things get better. Gave what I could this week. - Hubballi”
- Iryna Sofia Kuznetsov 🇷🇺 · $10
- Kai S. Callahan 🇺🇸 · $10
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How is Palesa doing now?
So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Thane so I could bring a meal. Take care!
Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
So sorry you're going through this, Palesa. Shared this with my family. Take care
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Palesa.
It's all in the list in the story. outstanding tuition balance is the big one at $450, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
Sending good thoughts, Palesa. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 6 people at work. Love from Nuremberg.
Best of luck, Palesa. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together
Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 16 people at work. Love from Epe.
Wishing you peace, Palesa. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Pretoria.
thinking of you, Palesa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings
Hope it all works out. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Don't give up.