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Tuition fund for John: a degree in social work at Fresno Polytechnic
John is two terms away from finishing a degree in social work but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $3,200.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at Fresno Polytechnic, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a tutor to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,200.
The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a first-class 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.
Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees.
Where the $3,200 goes:
• Exam and lab fees: $330
• Textbooks and materials: $175
• Outstanding tuition balance: $2,695
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-10-21
- bill type
- University tuition
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good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings!
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for John.
Exam and lab fees is $330 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for asking.
Good luck, John. Hope you get there. Greetings from Nagpur.
Thanks for sharing this, John. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Blessings.
Wishing you the best, John. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. All the best.
Rooting for you, John. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Ogbomosho
stay strong. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Coimbatore donated after I showed her your page. All the best
Stay strong, John. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Greetings from Lagos.
Hang in there, John. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
you're not alone, John. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.
Best of luck, John. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. After 13 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Sukkur.
So sorry you're going through this, John. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Sending strength, John. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Comilla donated after I showed her your page
Wishing you the best, John. Looking forward to the next update.
Sending good thoughts, John. Shared this with my family. Greetings from London
Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 13 people at work
So sorry you're going through this, John. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
take care, John. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
Sending love, John. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Don't give up
I hope things turn around soon. Love from Bogotá.
Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Kelowna.