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Leah's final semester of a law degree in Joliet

Leah is one term away from finishing a law degree but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $3,900.

🇺🇸 Joliet, Illinois, United States3,732 views
Leah M. Tucker
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Joliet
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a law degree at Joliet Polytechnic, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a library assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,900. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.8 average, and my department head 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 Joliet Polytechnic bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $3,900 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,550 • Final term tuition: $1,100 • Exam and lab fees: $115 • Textbooks and materials: $135 Thanks for being kind about this. - Leah
due date
2026-11-21
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Leah

  1. Update from Joliet: we've started the first stage. We're at 77% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 23% now ($902). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 34% funded and I made the first payment toward final term tuition.

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  • Clement DansoID verified

    You're not alone, Leah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Arlington but we're thinking of you

    • Patrice R. Burke

      rooting for you, Leah. Hope you get there. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

      • Zofia Michalski

        Wishing you the best, Leah. I hope things turn around soon.

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