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Tuition fund for Kai: a degree in civil engineering at the San Diego Institute of Technology
Kai is two terms away from finishing a degree in civil engineering but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $3,500.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in civil engineering at the San Diego Institute of Technology, 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 $3,500.
The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.6 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 the San Diego Institute of Technology bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $3,500 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $1,300
• Exam and lab fees: $280
• Final term tuition: $1,920
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Kai
- due date
- 2026-12-02
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Kai
Good news. Because of your gifts ($477 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from San Diego: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Thinking of you and your family, Kai. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Houston.
Good luck. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day
Wishing you peace, Kai. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in London donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
You're not alone, Kai. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn.
Wishing you peace. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless