Isabella's final semester of a diploma in hospitality management in Nashville

I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a diploma in hospitality management at Nashville State College, 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 $4,300. 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 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 Nashville State College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $4,300 goes: • Exam and lab fees: $190 • Final term tuition: $2,600 • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,510 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.