One semester away: help Ricardo graduate from Los Angeles Polytechnic

Ricardo is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying an electrical engineering diploma at Los Angeles Polytechnic, and is one semester away from graduating. He has worked as a barista to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $4,250. The registrar has said Ricardo can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Ricardo has a 3.8 average, and a faculty supervisor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Ricardo would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Ricardo 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: • Textbooks and materials: $320 • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,450 • Final term tuition: $1,480 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Emilio