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Tuition fund for Patrick: an agriculture degree at Los Angeles Community College

Patrick has worked and saved for four years to study an agriculture degree; a $6,850 gap now stands between him and graduation.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States7,410 views
Patrick R. Gordon
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Los Angeles
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an agriculture degree at Los Angeles Community College, and I'm one term 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 $6,850. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.8 average, and my faculty supervisor 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 Los Angeles Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $6,850 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $3,050 • Final term tuition: $3,450 • Exam and lab fees: $95 • Textbooks and materials: $255 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2025-05-13
bill type
University tuition
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  • Maricel H. DomingoID verified

    so sorry you're going through this, Patrick. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Love from Prayagraj

    • Haile Nigussie

      you're not alone. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Take care.

      • Júlia Eliane AmaralQuestionID verified

        How is Patrick doing now?

        • Luca D. Barker

          Thanks for sharing this, Patrick. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Boulogne-Billancourt donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Los Angeles.

          • Nneka Coker

            Good luck. Hope you get there. Thinking of Los Angeles.

            • Mohan S. Namboothiri

              So sorry you're going through this, Patrick. Study hard! Blessings.

              • Anna Mila KosterQuestion

                Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Patrick

                • Patrick R. GordonOwnerAnswer

                  Sure. The biggest one is outstanding tuition balance, $3,050. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Happy to explain more.

              • Arturo R. VargasID verified

                You're not alone, Patrick. Shared this with my family

                • Kaylee Quarles

                  Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope April is when things finally get easier

                  • Tatiane Dantas

                    Hope it all works out, Patrick. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Pasig this morning. Take care!

                    • Cristina Domínguez

                      Keep going, Patrick. Good luck with the exams, you've got this.

                      • Haritha H. Reddy

                        good luck, Patrick. Hope you get there.

                        • Rasha Nadia Aziz

                          Keep going, Patrick. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. All the best.

                          • Gabriele Andrea Schmitz

                            I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

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