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Doris's final semester of a teaching qualification in Los Angeles

Doris has worked and saved for four years to study a teaching qualification; a $5,550 gap now stands between her and graduation.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States1,161 views
Doris K. Owens
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Los Angeles
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a teaching qualification at Los Angeles State College, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a shop assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $5,550. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.6 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 Los Angeles State College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $5,550 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,600 • Final term tuition: $2,450 • Exam and lab fees: $150 • Textbooks and materials: $350 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Doris
due date
2026-10-03
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

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  • Vivian T. MoralesID verified

    Thanks for sharing this, Doris. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

    • Murat Gökhan Duman

      gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Juazeiro do Norte.

      • Emilio G. Urbina

        Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Adama.

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