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Tuition fund for Gerald: a computer science degree at Los Angeles Polytechnic
A first-generation student, Gerald needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a computer science degree.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at Los Angeles Polytechnic, 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 $2,700.
The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a top-ten-percent average, and my department head 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 Polytechnic bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $2,700 goes:
• Final term tuition: $1,550
• Outstanding tuition balance: $900
• Exam and lab fees: $250
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2025-07-11
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Gerald
Quick update: $1,149 raised so far (43%). I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($734 in total) I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Praying for you. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings
thinking of you, Gerald. Hope this works out for you.
Stay strong, Gerald. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours