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One semester away: help Lakshmi graduate from Mumbai Community College
Lakshmi is one semester away from finishing an agriculture degree but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $350.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an agriculture degree at Mumbai Community College, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a delivery rider to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $350.
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 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 $350 goes:
• Exam and lab fees: $40
• Textbooks and materials: $15
• Final term tuition: $295
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2026-10-31
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Lakshmi
Update from Mumbai: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 67% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
88% there. the first invoice got paid this week. Thank you.
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stay strong. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Toronto.
Thanks for sharing this, Lakshmi. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn.
Wishing you the best, Lakshmi. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.