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Tuition fund for Luis: a degree in social work at the Los Angeles Institute of Technology

Luis is one term away from finishing a degree in social work but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $6,000.

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Luis N. Ortiz
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Los Angeles
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at the Los Angeles Institute of Technology, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a delivery rider to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $6,000. 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 academic advisor 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 Los Angeles Institute of Technology bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $6,000 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,700 • Final term tuition: $2,750 • Exam and lab fees: $150 • Textbooks and materials: $400 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-12-03
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Luis

  1. Small update. $196 so far, I met with the university and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Update from Los Angeles: the plan for final term tuition is now scheduled. We're at 1% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $51

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Luis all day after reading this. - São Paulo”

  • Emre Deniz Yıldız 🇹🇷 · $50

    “Every little bit. Only $50 but hope it helps. - İzmir”

  • Pongsak Rattapon Yodrak 🇹🇭 · $50

    “Sending love. Thought of Luis all day after reading this.”

  • Maurício Daniel Dias 🇧🇷 · $25

    “Thinking of you. Thought of Luis all day after reading this. - Caxias do Sul”

  • Dante C. Ramos 🇵🇭 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $15
  • Hudson P. Rowe 🇺🇸 · $15
  • Sylvie Maëlle Menard 🇫🇷 · $10

    “God bless. Thought of Luis all day after reading this. - Marseille”

  • Brandon H. Hayes 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Hope it all works out. My brother told me about this one. - Chandler”

  • Jaxon Burrell 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Savannah T. Hayes 🇨🇦 · $10

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  • Leonardo E. Rivera

    You're not alone, Luis. Good luck with the exams, you've got this

    • Ronaldo Sérgio Souza

      Stay strong, Luis. Hope you get there.

      • Rachel C. SanchezPhoto verified

        wishing you peace. Study hard! Love from Khulna

        • Fatima Aleena Pasha

          Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Bang Khen so I could bring a meal. All the best.

          • Yu Yu Su

            hang in there, Luis. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn

            $266 raised of $6,000

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