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Gabriel's final semester of a teaching qualification in San Diego
Gabriel has worked and saved for four years to study a teaching qualification; a $5,250 gap now stands between him and graduation.
🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States4,743 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a teaching qualification at San Diego State College, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a barista to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $5,250.
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 professor 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 $5,250 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $2,150
• Final term tuition: $2,400
• Exam and lab fees: $310
• Textbooks and materials: $390
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-09-16
- bill type
- University tuition
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Wishing you peace, Gabriel. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 31 people at work. Thinking of San Diego.
Best of luck, Gabriel. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. After 10 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Best of luck, Gabriel. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Dresden.
keep going, Gabriel. Your post was clear and honest. After 16 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of San Diego
Sending love, Gabriel. Study hard! God bless