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One semester away: help Thomas graduate from Los Angeles Community College

A first-generation student, Thomas needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a degree in civil engineering.

🇺🇸 90047, Los Angeles, California, United States1,722 views
Thomas Collins
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Los Angeles
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in civil engineering at Los Angeles 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 $2,400. 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 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. The payment will go directly to the Los Angeles Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $2,400 goes: • Final term tuition: $1,900 • Textbooks and materials: $270 • Exam and lab fees: $230 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-04-26
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Thomas all day after reading this.”

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    “Hang in there. Thought of Thomas all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

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  • Chebet Njeri Rashidi

    Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Ottawa.

    • Kiara P. Gill

      Best of luck, Thomas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

      • Ziad Mazen Siddiqui

        Shared this with my family. Greetings from Tarragona!

        • Luca E. Aguilar

          Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Birmingham.

          • Noémie Hélène Laine

            Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care

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