Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Join free
Browse needsPeopleFeedDonationsHow it worksPost a needSign in
Bills & expensesEducation & school

One semester away: help Shefali graduate from the Saket Institute of Technology

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

🇮🇳 Saket, Delhi, India1,410 views
Shefali Sathi Begum
Email verified
Saket
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in civil engineering at the Saket Institute of Technology, 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 $800. 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 the Saket Institute of Technology bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $800 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $290 • Final term tuition: $410 • Exam and lab fees: $45 • Textbooks and materials: $55 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-11-01
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Shefali

  1. Update from Saket: I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. We're at 46% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Saket: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 26% funded and I met with the university and confirmed the amounts.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Isaiah F. Jenkins 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Only $100 but hope it helps. - Albany”

  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $75
  • Takashi Kimura 🇯🇵 · $70
  • Sunita P. Maurya 🇮🇳 · $60.50
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Thought of Shefali all day after reading this. - Thrissur”

  • Juan D. Mercado 🇵🇭 · $50
  • Isabella G. Langley 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Mitu Sikder 🇧🇩 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $20

    “Thought of Shefali all day after reading this. - London”

  • Ángel T. Acosta 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇯🇲 · $20

    “Get well soon. Saw your post and had to give. - Montego Bay”

  • Elmarie A. Naidoo 🇿🇦 · $10
  • Vanessa C. Pangilinan 🇺🇸 · $5

Reviews

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

No reviews yet.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Amol A. WaghPhoto verified

    Sending strength, Shefali. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care

    • Intan Utami Budiman

      so sorry you're going through this, Shefali. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best

      • Brian B. MageeID verified

        Thanks for sharing this. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. After 24 years in hospitality I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Take care.

        $535.50 raised of $800

        Give

        More people who need help