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Tuition fund for Rachel: a computer science degree at the San Jose Institute of Technology

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

🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States2,817 views
Rachel N. Ramirez
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San Jose
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a computer science degree at the San Jose Institute of Technology, and I'm one semester 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 $4,450. 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 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. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $4,450 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $2,800 • Final term tuition: $1,250 • Exam and lab fees: $195 • Textbooks and materials: $205 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Rachel
due date
2025-01-13
bill type
University tuition

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  • Hannah JamesID verified

    You're not alone. Shared this with my family. Love from George

    • Omar Tariq ZakiAddress verified

      Best of luck, Rachel. Study hard! All the best

      • You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Stuttgart this morning. Take care

        • Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of San Jose.

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