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Clara's final semester of a computer science degree in Fresno

Clara has worked and saved for four years to study a computer science degree; a $1,550 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Clara K. Montgomery
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Fresno
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at Fresno Polytechnic, and I'm one term 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 $1,550. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.8 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 $1,550 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,350 • Textbooks and materials: $100 • Exam and lab fees: $100 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-03-20
bill type
University tuition

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  • Keep going, Clara. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings

    • Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 25 people at work. Take care.

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        • Sending strength, Clara. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Guarulhos

          • Sending good thoughts, Clara. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Fresno.

            • Thinking of you and your family, Clara. Shared it with a few friends.

              • So sorry you're going through this. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. My husband and I read this together!

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