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Tuition fund for Beth: a law degree at Fresno Community College

Beth has worked and saved for three years to study a law degree; a $5,600 gap now stands between her and graduation.

🇺🇸 California, United States4,938 views
Beth H. Zimmerman
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Fresno
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a law degree at Fresno Community 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 $5,600. 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 professor 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 Fresno Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $5,600 goes: • Final term tuition: $3,000 • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,400 • Textbooks and materials: $200 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-10-30
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Beth

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 68% funded and the plan for textbooks and materials is now scheduled.

  2. Update from Fresno: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 42% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. 33% there. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

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    “Hope the November deadline works out. - Colorado Springs”

  • Sachin Modi 🇮🇳 · $10
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    “Hope this helps. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Curitiba”

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  • Yaw Henry Yeboah 🇬🇭 · $10

    “Thought of Beth all day after reading this. - Accra”

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    “Hang in there. Thought of Beth all day after reading this. - Mohammedia”

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    “Sending love. My sister told me about this one. - Phoenix”

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    “Good luck. Thought of Beth all day after reading this. - Parramatta”

  • Marijke Blom 🇳🇱 · $59

    “From my family to yours. Gave what I could this week. - The Hague”

  • Anonymous 🇻🇳 · $10
  • Maria Karolina Sikora 🇵🇱 · $25

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Beth all day after reading this.”

  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $10

    “Be well. Thought of Beth all day after reading this.”

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  • Aria B. Lawson

    gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 5 people at work. Take care

    • Larissa Edilene Figueiredo

      Thinking of you, Beth. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Fresno.

      • Sandra Isabela Mendes

        good luck, Beth. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Greetings from Boulogne-Billancourt.

        • Addison W. Palmer

          Sending good thoughts, Beth. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Bronx

          • Cynthia NicholsPhoto verified

            You're not alone. Hope you get there. Sent it to 5 people at work. All the best

            • Nicholas E. Bailey

              Hope things get better soon, Beth. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Blessings.

              • Vikas T. Jain

                Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Fresno.

                • Manal Hiba Mourad

                  Hope it all works out, Beth. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best

                  • Winda Novi Sutanto

                    Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Fresno

                    $4,663.50 raised of $5,600

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