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Tuition fund for Fernanda: a computer science degree at São Paulo State College

Fernanda has worked and saved for five years to study a computer science degree; a $500 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Fernanda Silva
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São Paulo
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at São Paulo State College, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a barista to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $500. 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 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 $500 goes: • Textbooks and materials: $90 • Final term tuition: $360 • Exam and lab fees: $50 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-10-08
bill type
University tuition

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  1. Small update. $102 so far, I made the first payment toward final term tuition.

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  • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near São Paulo.

    • Fernanda SilvaOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in São Paulo I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • good luck. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings

    • stay strong, Fernanda. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Khulna.

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