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Tuition fund for Sebastián: a degree in civil engineering at Bucaramanga Polytechnic

A first-generation student, Sebastián needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a degree in civil engineering.

🇨🇴 Santander, Colombia1,724 views
Sebastián M. Maldonado
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Bucaramanga
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in civil engineering at Bucaramanga Polytechnic, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a delivery rider to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $1,100. 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. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $1,100 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $520 • Final term tuition: $410 • Exam and lab fees: $80 • Textbooks and materials: $90 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-02-18
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Sebastián

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($461 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Saw your post and had to give. - Rome”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Sebastián all day after reading this. - Lahore”

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    “Rooting for you. From Campinas with love.”

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    “Wish I could do more. I'm in Savar, thinking of you.”

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    “Get well soon - Kota”

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    “Hope this helps. Only $28 but hope it helps.”

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    “From my family to yours - Munich”

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    “Every little bit. From La Plata with love.”

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    “God bless! - Phuket”

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  • Sade Nwankwo

    Sending good thoughts, Sebastián. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Warren.

    • Declan E. Ellis

      Thinking of you, Sebastián. Hope this works out for you!

      • Geetha G. Gounder

        Keep going, Sebastián. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Accra

        • Jaxon K. RichardsID verified

          Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

          • Claudia Nadine Roth

            Sending good thoughts, Sebastián. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

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