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Tuition fund for Gilles: a degree in civil engineering at Paris Polytechnic
Gilles is one semester away from finishing a degree in civil engineering but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $5,200.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in civil engineering at Paris Polytechnic, 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 $5,200.
The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.6 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.
The payment will go directly to the Paris Polytechnic bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $5,200 goes:
• Textbooks and materials: $310
• Outstanding tuition balance: $2,600
• Final term tuition: $2,290
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Gilles
- due date
- 2026-09-12
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Gilles
Good news. Because of your gifts ($403 in total) I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Blessings!
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Greetings from Bogra
Thanks for sharing this, Gilles. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Los Angeles so I could bring a meal. Take care.
hang in there, Gilles. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
take care, Gilles. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Best of luck, Gilles. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Thinking of Paris
You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Bahir Dar
Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted.
You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Pune.
Take care, Gilles. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
So sorry you're going through this, Gilles. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Belo Horizonte.