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Help me finish a teaching qualification at the Fresno Institute of Technology - $2,400 to go

A first-generation student, Leo needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a teaching qualification.

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Leo P. Henry
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Fresno
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a teaching qualification at the Fresno Institute of Technology, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a tutor to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $2,400. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a distinction 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 $2,400 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $860 • Final term tuition: $1,100 • Exam and lab fees: $260 • Textbooks and materials: $180 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Leo
due date
2026-12-13
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Leo

  1. Update from Fresno: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 48% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $1,462 raised so far (61%). the plan for outstanding tuition balance is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 22% now ($529). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials.

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  • Stavroula Maria KyriakouPhoto verified

    You're not alone, Leo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

    • Álvaro F. Rodríguez

      sending good thoughts, Leo. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

      • Teodora Elena LazarAddress verified

        Best of luck, Leo. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Fresno

        • Angel Fitzgerald

          Shared it with a few friends. Love from Dar es Salaam.

          • Fon Prasertsak

            wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Rome so I could bring a meal. All the best.

            • Reagan F. JenkinsAddress verified

              take care, Leo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Peshawar.

              • Carmela G. PascualPhoto verified

                thinking of you and your family, Leo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted.

                • Ndeye Ndiaye

                  So sorry you're going through this, Leo. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

                  • Devi R. DavidsID verified

                    Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Rawalpindi donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

                    • Yi Shu LuoID verified

                      Best of luck. Hope this works out for you. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                      • Phượng Tong

                        wishing you peace, Leo. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Los Angeles this morning. God bless.

                        • Grace Yewande Danjuma

                          Hope it all works out, Leo. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors!

                          $2,303.50 raised of $2,400

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