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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 States4,744 views
Gabriel K. Franklin
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San Diego
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
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

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    “Be well. Hope the August deadline works out. - Buenos Aires”

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  • Emilia Dorota SobczakID verified

    Wishing you peace, Gabriel. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 31 people at work. Thinking of San Diego.

    • Mustafa Abdullah Zidan

      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.

      • Autumn PageID verified

        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

        • Nida Anum Ahmed

          Best of luck, Gabriel. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Dresden.

          • Pedro L. Navarro

            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

            • Elaine Amanda Santos

              Sending love, Gabriel. Study hard! God bless

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