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Tuition fund for Priya: a law degree at Sandton State College

Priya has worked and saved for three years to study a law degree; a $1,400 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Priya D. Botha
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Sandton
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a law degree at Sandton State College, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a night-shift cleaner to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $1,400. 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 department head 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 Sandton State College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $1,400 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $380 • Final term tuition: $930 • Exam and lab fees: $75 • Textbooks and materials: $15 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Priya
due date
2026-10-15
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Priya

  1. Update from Sandton: I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. We're at 51% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Priya

  2. Quick update: $600 raised so far (43%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. We're at 7% thanks to 3 of you. I made the first payment toward exam and lab fees. More news soon.

Donations

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    “From my family to yours. From Sukkur with love.”

  • John A. Tran 🇺🇸 · $50

    “You got this. Thought of Priya all day after reading this. - Sacramento”

  • Anonymous 🇪🇸 · $50

    “Every little bit. Hope the October deadline works out. - Valencia”

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    “Wishing you the best. My cousin told me about this one. - Charlotte”

  • Rani Sachdeva 🇮🇳 · $20
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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Priya all day after reading this. - Dhaka”

  • Nalini W. Pienaar 🇿🇦 · $10
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Reviews

2.7(3 reviews)

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  • Beatrice Gabriella De Luca🇮🇹Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Jordan Kelley🇺🇸Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Patricia S. Ochoa🇺🇸Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Nolan T. Welch

    Thinking of you and your family, Priya. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

    • Leila Manal Kassem

      Wishing you peace, Priya. Hope you get there.

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