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Tuition fund for Lucía: a computer science degree at the Sacramento Institute of Technology

A first-generation student, Lucía needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a computer science degree.

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Lucía P. Quiroga
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Sacramento
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at the Sacramento Institute of Technology, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a night-shift cleaner to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $4,750. 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 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 the Sacramento Institute of Technology bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $4,750 goes: • Final term tuition: $3,100 • Exam and lab fees: $310 • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,340 With deep gratitude, Lucía
due date
2026-10-26
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Lucía all day after reading this. - Bogotá”

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    “Hope this helps. Please keep us posted. - Tema”

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    “Wish I could do more. Only $28 but hope it helps. - Mumbai”

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    “Be well. My neighbor told me about this one. - Varanasi”

  • Aria E. Ross 🇺🇸 · $500

    “Thought of Lucía all day after reading this. - Hialeah”

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  • Arif Milon Biswas🇧🇩Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Walker W. Vance🇺🇸Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Adriana Aline Rezende🇧🇷Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Clément Thomas Dupont

    you're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

    • Satish F. Thakur

      Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Muzaffarpur donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

      • Claudia D. Ramos

        Wishing you peace, Lucía. Your post was clear and honest.

        • Gustavo Samuel Peixoto

          Shared this with my family. Love from Laredo.

          • Lilian Vivian Ogunleye

            Wishing you the best, Lucía. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Birmingham.

            • Liliana WoodsAddress verified

              Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Sacramento!

              • Samuel ZamoraPhoto verified

                As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Wish I lived closer to Columbus so I could bring a meal

                • Gerald H. Santos

                  Sending love, Lucía. Hope you get there. God bless

                  • Gizem Özlem Kara

                    as a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. After 27 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

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