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Sota's final semester of a teaching qualification in Sapporo

Sota is one term away from finishing a teaching qualification but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $3,150.

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Ayaka Sugawara
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Sapporo
Sota is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying a teaching qualification at Sapporo University, and is one term away from graduating. He has worked as a barista to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $3,150. The registrar has said Sota can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Sota has a 3.6 average, and an academic advisor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Sota would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Sota 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 $3,150 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,050 • Final term tuition: $1,800 • Exam and lab fees: $175 • Textbooks and materials: $125 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-11-18
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Ayaka

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,066 in total) I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Sapporo: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 7% funded and I met with the university and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Hadi Bilal LotfyQuestion

    Any update on how things are going in Sapporo?

    • Danielle S. Mendoza

      sending strength, Ayaka. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up

      • Moumita Rima SiddiqueQuestion

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sota.

        • Wiktoria Paulina Majewski

          shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

          • Sneha R. Goyal

            Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

            • Patricia K. Delgado

              best of luck. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Medina donated after I showed her your page.

              $2,216.50 raised of $3,150

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