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A gradfund forGara Miner

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Gara's Graduation & Law School Fund

Started by: Gara Miner

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Instead of a Stole (which is super expensive) I just made a really cool selfie to represent me at my Chapters' Honors induction and the national Induction to the National Honors Society of Leadership and Success. I featured it on this campaign.

On December 18th, 2020 I Gara L. Miner will be graduating with a double major in Political Science and Sociology Legal Studies from UC Davis. I will also have a minor in Sexuality Studies and a prospective second major in Global and International Studies. I am a member of two Honor Societies, one in Political Science (Pre Law) and the other in Global Leadership and Success. I have also been asked to join the EOPS Senior's Hall of Fame at UC Davis for my efforts as a first-generation college student. None of this would have been possible without the numerous people who have invested in me in various ways. I am so grateful for this opportunity.

 

 

I must admit, creating this campaign I felt somewhat uncomfortable because if it had not been for friends who I have come to regard as family, strangers that I have come to regard as friends, and on occasion the random internet strangers that have donated to my various crowdfunding efforts over the past 10 years... I would never be in a position to graduate from one of the best universities in the nation. I am immensely grateful for the faith so many have invested in me.

However, with my current disabilities, it will be difficult to find a job in the economy as we know it and Law School preparation is incredibly expensive.

Law School Admissions Testing is expensive, $200 per test, and my two free waivers have been used up. I will still have to take it once more if offered conditional acceptance.

Fees associated with applying to school and run anywhere from $55-95 based on the school and whether or not they can waive fees or offer discounts for low-income students. I will have to start paying back undergraduate loans in about 6 months and that is a few hundred dollars a month if not deemed eligible for deferment or forebarrance.

LSAT tutors usually run about $50 an hour.

My Cap and Gown set is about $70. The frames for diplomas run andy where from $150 -$300 if bought through the school or honor society. A class ring is $500 minimum. ( But these are not required ultimately)

I still must continue to make minimum payments on my credit cards and continue to pay my bills that are over $200 a month.

I have already written to all my lenders asking for 3 months for forbearance and I have tried my best to preemptively plan. I may have to go on temporary disability for some time to have back surgery but I'll know more later next week.

So any donations will be put towards these costs of school and living.

I have the option of adding a wish list to this fundraiser, and my birthday is 3 days after graduation but I don't want to seem greedy or materialistic promoting both when access to education is much more important. If you do want the link, you can DM me and I can send it to you.

Thank you all for reading this far,

I am so grateful to be able to achieve this incredible milestone in my life despite an overwhelming amount of odds against me and it has been because of my support system willing to invest in me to such a tremendous extent.

I'm sorry it took so long. <3

I promise to make you all proud.

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  • Sam3 years ago Best wishes.