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One semester away: help Gregory graduate from San Jose Polytechnic

A first-generation student, Gregory needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of an accounting degree.

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Gabriel Lucas
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San Jose
Gregory is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying an accounting degree at San Jose Polytechnic, and is two terms away from graduating. He has worked as a night-shift cleaner to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $4,250. The registrar has said Gregory can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Gregory has a 3.6 average, and an academic advisor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Gregory would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Gregory isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He started and 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 $4,250 goes: • Exam and lab fees: $220 • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,050 • Final term tuition: $2,980 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Gabriel
due date
2026-12-11
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Gabriel

  1. 68% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,090 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Arnel W. MendozaQuestion

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

    • Gabriel LucasOwnerAnswer

      Sure. The biggest one is exam and lab fees, $220. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Pandu Dedi Kartika

    thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 16 people at work. Blessings

    • Berk Taner TekinQuestionPhoto verified

      is there anything that isn't money that would help Gregory?

      • Gabriel LucasOwnerAnswer

        Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about exam and lab fees, advice is welcome too.

    • Mousumi Nipa Mahmud

      Keep going. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Milan.

      • Joaquín Ruiz

        stay strong, Gabriel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.

        • Heru Satria Firmansyah

          Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Haarlem so I could bring a meal. Thinking of San Jose

          • Urvashi G. Sheth

            you're not alone, Gabriel. I hope things turn around soon.

            • Hugo H. UrbinaQuestionAddress verified

              how is Gregory doing now?

              • Obinna NwosuID verified

                Sending love. Hope this works out for you. Blessings

                • Pari Bisht

                  Hope it all works out, Gabriel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

                  • Isamu Hayato Aoki

                    Thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Thủ Đức.

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                      Wishing you peace, Gabriel. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Dar es Salaam.

                      • Sakda Thanawat Laohakul

                        Sending love. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care

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