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One semester away: help Juan graduate from San Antonio State College

Juan has worked and saved for four years to study a teaching qualification; a $5,450 gap now stands between him and graduation.

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Juan S. Macías
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San Antonio
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a teaching qualification at San Antonio State College, and I'm one term 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 $5,450. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.6 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 $5,450 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,700 • Textbooks and materials: $130 • Final term tuition: $2,620 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-10-24
bill type
University tuition

Updates from Juan

  1. Update from San Antonio: I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. We're at 52% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 10% thanks to 15 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $1,713 raised so far (31%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Juan all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

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    “Hang in there. My brother told me about this one. - Cairo”

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    “You got this. Thought of Juan all day after reading this.”

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  • Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Zapopan.

    • Wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

      • Hope things get better soon, Juan. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Thinking of San Antonio!

        • Neha L. GandhiAddress verified

          Rooting for you, Juan. I hope things turn around soon

          • Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

            • Hope things get better soon, Juan. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

              $3,218.50 raised of $5,450

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