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Lan's final semester of a degree in social work in Los Angeles

A first-generation student, Lan needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a degree in social work.

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Lan Xiao
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Los Angeles
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at Los Angeles Polytechnic, 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 $4,650. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a top-ten-percent 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 $4,650 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,650 • Final term tuition: $2,400 • Exam and lab fees: $290 • Textbooks and materials: $310 With deep gratitude, Lan
due date
2026-05-30
bill type
University tuition
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  • Lubna Reem HegazyQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lan!

    • Lan XiaoOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Outstanding tuition balance is $1,650 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Hendrik N. MthembuPhoto verified

    Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Los Angeles

    • Jitra Busaba IntharatQuestion

      How is Lan doing now?

      • Jamal Rashid Saleh

        Keep going, Lan. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 22 people at work. Greetings from Rohini.

        • Chidinma Yakubu

          Take care, Lan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

          • Anna Ponomarenko

            Rooting for you, Lan. Shared this with my family. God bless

            • Dennis F. SantosPhoto verified

              Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 40 people at work. Thinking of Los Angeles

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