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Tuition fund for Theodore: a degree in civil engineering at Tacoma State College

A first-generation student, Theodore needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a degree in civil engineering.

🇺🇸 Tacoma, Washington, United States1,476 views
Theodore J. Park
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Tacoma
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in civil engineering at Tacoma State College, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a shop assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,600. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.9 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 Tacoma State College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $3,600 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,250 • Final term tuition: $1,750 • Exam and lab fees: $260 • Textbooks and materials: $340 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-06-29
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Theodore

  1. Quick update: $707 raised so far (20%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Tacoma: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Dinesh S. Nayak

    Stay strong, Theodore. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Blessings.

    • Furkan Alp Özdemir

      Thinking of you and your family, Theodore. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

      • Aubree Powers

        Hope things get better soon, Theodore. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to San Francisco so I could bring a meal.

        • Queen Balogun

          best of luck, Theodore. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Tarragona.

          • Nargis Fatema Roy

            Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Surabaya.

            • Bappy Bappy Bhuiyan

              Take care, Theodore. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

              • Khang Kiên Do

                Rooting for you, Theodore. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

                • Krishna M. Gurjar

                  Stay strong, Theodore. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours

                  • Mona CherifAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                    Rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Saint-Étienne so I could bring a meal

                    • Umesh C. Negi

                      Hang in there, Theodore. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Love from Christchurch

                      • Favour Lola Abdullahi

                        hope it all works out, Theodore. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Greetings from Bakersfield.

                        • Grace Blessing Onyeama

                          Sending love, Theodore. Hope you get there. All the best.

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