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Leah's final semester of a law degree in San Francisco

A first-generation student, Leah needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a law degree.

🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States2,248 views
Leah Bailey
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San Francisco
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a law degree at San Francisco University, 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 $3,550. 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 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. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $3,550 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,600 • Final term tuition: $1,500 • Exam and lab fees: $100 • Textbooks and materials: $350 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Leah
due date
2026-10-22
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Leah

  1. We're at 21% thanks to 25 of you. I made the first payment toward outstanding tuition balance. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $561 so far, I made the first payment toward final term tuition.

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Leah all day after reading this. - Aswan”

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Leah all day after reading this. - Manila”

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    “Praying for you. Been where you're, it gets better. - Jodhpur”

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    “Praying for you. Thought of Leah all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Leah all day after reading this. - London”

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  • Jose G. Reed

    good luck, Leah. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

    • Nneka Damilola Odukoya

      Wishing you the best, Leah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

      • Irene P. Serrano

        Best of luck. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. My neighbor in Dhaka donated after I showed her your page. Love from Dhaka.

        • Kateryna Vera Bogdanov

          Stay strong. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Shubra but we're thinking of you.

          • Mauricio L. RodríguezID verified

            Hope you get there. Don't give up. Love from Warsaw

            • Carolina E. Carrillo

              Best of luck, Leah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of San Francisco.

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