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One semester away: help Esperanza graduate from San Jose Community College
Esperanza is one semester away from finishing a teaching qualification but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $3,400.
🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States1,486 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a teaching qualification at San Jose Community College, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a warehouse packer to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,400.
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 $3,400 goes:
• Textbooks and materials: $190
• Exam and lab fees: $350
• Final term tuition: $2,860
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Esperanza
- due date
- 2026-08-27
- bill type
- University tuition
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rooting for you. Hope you get there. All the best.
thanks for sharing this, Esperanza. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.