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One semester away: help Joseph graduate from San Francisco University

A first-generation student, Joseph needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a teaching qualification.

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Joseph Joseph
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San Francisco
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a teaching qualification at San Francisco University, and I'm one semester 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 $2,250. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.9 average, and my faculty supervisor 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 $2,250 goes: โ€ข Outstanding tuition balance: $1,800 โ€ข Exam and lab fees: $200 โ€ข Textbooks and materials: $250 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Joseph
due date
2025-07-20
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Joseph

  1. Update from San Francisco: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 49% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($802 in total) I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

Donations

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  • Ha-eun Chae-won Ahn ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $200
  • Naomi G. Willis ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100

    โ€œThought of Joseph all day after reading this. - Bostonโ€

  • Vandana D. Tandon ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100

    โ€œOnly $100 but hope it helps. - Jalandharโ€

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    โ€œBe well. My mother told me about this one. - Cardiffโ€

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    โ€œFrom my family to yours. - Portlandโ€

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    โ€œGood luck. Only $100 but hope it helps. - San Diegoโ€

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    โ€œWishing you the best. From Reading with love.โ€

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    โ€œWishing you the best. Thought of Joseph all day after reading this. - Nashikโ€

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    โ€œBe well. Thought of Joseph all day after reading this. - Syracuseโ€

  • Sneha H. Joshi ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $53
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    โ€œBe well. Saw your post and had to give. - Saint Petersburgโ€

  • Qasim Haris Siddiqui ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $50

Reviews

3.3(11 reviews)

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    Outstanding person

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    Great help in a difficult time

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Very responsive and caring

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Made me feel heard

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  • Kacper Walczak

    So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking!

    • Hana Yasmin Rahman

      Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Don't give up. God bless.

      • Javeria Rubina Khan

        Sending strength. Hope you get there. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

        • Janhavi Naik

          Best of luck, Joseph. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to San Francisco so I could bring a meal. God bless

          • Fernanda P. Gutiรฉrrez

            Hang in there, Joseph. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Thinking of San Francisco

            • Noriko Risa Miura

              Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

              • Chhaya T. TripathiID verifiedPhoto verified

                Thinking of you and your family. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. God bless

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