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

A first-generation student, Theodore needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of an agriculture degree.

🇺🇸 California, United States2,494 views
Theodore G. Howell
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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 night-shift cleaner to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $5,250. 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 department head 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 $5,250 goes: • Textbooks and materials: $310 • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,300 • Final term tuition: $3,640 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-10-28
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Theodore

  1. Update from Los Angeles: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 10% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Thought of Theodore all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

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    “Good luck. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Corpus Christi”

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    “You got this. Thought of Theodore all day after reading this. - Toronto”

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  • Nikhil K. Oberoi

    Wishing you the best, Theodore. Hope you get there. Greetings from Thủ Đức.

    • Vivian Ifeoma Shittu

      This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Nakuru this morning. God bless.

      • Nga Thủy Ho

        Hope it all works out, Theodore. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

        • Nnamdi Godwin Mba

          thinking of you, Theodore. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

          • Benjamin J. Nash

            Rooting for you, Theodore. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

            • Ian K. McCoy

              Sending love. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out.

              • Sadie L. Estrada

                Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Benin City donated after I showed her your page.

                • Tamanna Tahmina Mahmud

                  Stay strong. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Take care

                  • Nancy Wanjiru Kato

                    hang in there, Theodore. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Greetings from Warri

                    • Katarzyna Maria Kubiak

                      This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Kolkata donated after I showed her your page. Blessings

                      • Tommaso Paolo Orlando

                        Sending love, Theodore. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up!

                        • Kimberly Marshall

                          Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Petrópolis but we're thinking of you. God bless.

                          • Sebastian PerezPhoto verified

                            Sending love, Theodore. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                            • Hazel K. Lambert

                              Sending strength, Theodore. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

                              • Gianna K. Pineda

                                sending love, Theodore. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

                                • Kevin D. Ramos

                                  Stay strong, Theodore. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Christchurch.

                                  • Zara Samina MughalVerified organization

                                    You're not alone, Theodore. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care

                                    • Simone Claudio VillaID verified

                                      hang in there, Theodore. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

                                      • Obiageli Adebayo

                                        Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Miami donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

                                        • Andrés E. MaldonadoPhoto verified

                                          Sending love, Theodore. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Santa Fe

                                          • Fernando B. Lara

                                            Take care, Theodore. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                                            • Heather M. Fisher

                                              thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Greetings from Makassar.

                                              • Addison Carrillo

                                                Stay strong, Theodore. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

                                                • Ajay F. Verma

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

                                                  $1,247.50 raised of $5,250

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