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Help me finish a degree in civil engineering at Los Angeles University - $4,550 to go
John has worked and saved for five years to study a degree in civil engineering; a $4,550 gap now stands between him and graduation.
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States1,021 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in civil engineering at Los Angeles University, and I'm two terms 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 $4,550.
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 academic advisor 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 University bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $4,550 goes:
• Textbooks and materials: $400
• Outstanding tuition balance: $2,150
• Final term tuition: $2,000
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-12-01
- bill type
- University tuition
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Update from Los Angeles: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 2% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Santa Fe this morning.