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Uğur's final semester of a pharmacy diploma in Istanbul

Uğur is one semester away from finishing a pharmacy diploma but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $1,200.

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Uğur Uğur Sarı
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a pharmacy diploma at Istanbul Polytechnic, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a tutor to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $1,200. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.9 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. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $1,200 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $500 • Final term tuition: $620 • Exam and lab fees: $45 • Textbooks and materials: $35 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2026-11-01
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Uğur

  1. Quick update: $1,091 raised so far (91%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Istanbul: the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled. We're at 34% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. We're at 49% thanks to 9 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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  • Bilal Ali Mughal

    sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out

    • Uthai Anong DuangdeeQuestion

      is there anything that isn't money that would help Uğur?

      • Cynthia F. Simmons

        Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Blessings

        • Halima Joyce KariukiQuestion

          How is Uğur doing now?

          • Luca Hopkins

            Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Thinking of Istanbul

            • Emeka Bolaji Danjuma

              Good luck, Uğur. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Istanbul

              • Runa Shapla Chowdhury

                keep going, Uğur. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.

                • Omar Milon Sarker

                  Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Istanbul.

                  • Maryna Viktoria SorokinVerified organizationPhoto verified

                    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Quezon City.

                    • Anan Nattapong Jaidee

                      hope things get better soon, Uğur. Hope this works out for you. All the best

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