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Elena's final semester of a teaching qualification in San Diego
A first-generation student, Elena needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a teaching qualification.
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Elena is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a teaching qualification at San Diego Community College, and is one semester away from graduating. She has worked as a delivery rider to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $4,700.
The registrar has said Elena can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Elena has a distinction average, and an academic advisor has written in support.
Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Elena would lose her place and scholarship eligibility.
Elena isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and 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 $4,700 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $2,100
• Final term tuition: $2,000
• Exam and lab fees: $360
• Textbooks and materials: $240
Thank you so much.
- Renata
- due date
- 2026-09-01
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Renata
Thank you all. We're at 57% now ($2,700). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($946 in total) I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $525 raised so far (11%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Praying for you, Renata. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.
Hang in there, Renata. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of San Diego.
Stay strong. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.
Wishing you the best. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Hialeah this morning. All the best.
sending good thoughts, Renata. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Greetings from Pune
Wishing you the best, Renata. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.