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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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John M. Knight
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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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    “From my family to yours. Thought of John all day after reading this. - Dallas”

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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!

    • Inbar DahanQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for John.

      • John M. KnightOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        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

                          • Alok K. ChauhanPhoto verified

                            Wishing you the best, John. Looking forward to the next update.

                            • Sending good thoughts, John. Shared this with my family. Greetings from London

                              • Dwi Reza SutantoPhoto verified

                                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.

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