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Help me finish a computer science degree at San Jose Community College - $3,350 to go

Doris has worked and saved for five years to study a computer science degree; a $3,350 gap now stands between her and graduation.

🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States2,208 views
Doris Torres
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San Jose
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at San Jose Community College, and I'm one term 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 $3,350. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.9 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 San Jose Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $3,350 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $940 • Final term tuition: $2,000 • Exam and lab fees: $240 • Textbooks and materials: $170 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Doris
due date
2026-01-29
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Doris

  1. Quick update: $365 raised so far (11%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Good luck. From Winston-Salem with love.”

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    “Hang in there. Thought of Doris all day after reading this. - Recife”

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Doris all day after reading this.”

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    “Thought of Doris all day after reading this. - Naivasha”

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    “Hang in there. - Mesa”

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  • Carolina M. Bravo🇺🇸Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Marian Tudor Vasile🇷🇴Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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  • Reiko Mai Tanaka

    Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. After 19 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Vancouver.

    • Mahmoud Hassan Said

      So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of San Jose.

      • Swapnil D. Chheda

        sending strength, Doris. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Saint Paul.

        • Dedi Lukman Wardana

          Thinking of you, Doris. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

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