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Tuition fund for Ruan: a pharmacy diploma at the East London Institute of Technology
A first-generation student, Ruan needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a pharmacy diploma.
🇿🇦 5202, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa615 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a pharmacy diploma at the East London Institute of Technology, and I'm one semester 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 $1,250.
The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a distinction 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.
The payment will go directly to the the East London Institute of Technology bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $1,250 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $270
• Final term tuition: $850
• Exam and lab fees: $50
• Textbooks and materials: $80
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2026-09-16
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Ruan
Update from East London: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 5% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Adrian E. Lawson 🇬🇧 · $37
- Sarah Monika Bauer 🇩🇪 · $30
“Only $30 but hope it helps. - Augsburg”
- Landon B. Hansen 🇬🇧 · $20
- Leonardo W. Aguilar 🇺🇸 · $15
- Felipe Santana 🇧🇷 · $10
“Thought of Ruan all day after reading this. - Petrópolis”
- Hendrik Joost De Wit 🇳🇱 · $10
- Lourdes J. Robles 🇪🇸 · $10
- Brandon Wheeler 🇬🇧 · $10
- Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $10
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Stay strong, Ruan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Wishing you peace, Ruan. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 3 people at work. God bless.
Sending love. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Keep going. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of East London.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Ruan?
Thank you. If you're in East London I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.
Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Bandung
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ruan
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. outstanding tuition balance is the biggest at $270. I'll keep the page updated.
Sending love. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Lviv.
Hang in there. Hope you get there. Thinking of East London
Stay strong, Ruan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update
Wishing you the best, Ruan. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. All the best
rooting for you, Ruan. Hope you get there. Sent it to 22 people at work. All the best.
thanks for sharing this, Ruan. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!
So sorry you're going through this, Ruan. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Greensboro but we're thinking of you. Take care.
Stay strong, Ruan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up