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One semester away: help Vidya graduate from the Salem Institute of Technology
Vidya has worked and saved for three years to study a nursing degree; a $350 gap now stands between her and graduation.
🇮🇳 Salem, Tamil Nadu, India1,620 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a nursing degree at the Salem Institute of Technology, 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 professor 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 Salem Institute of Technology bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $350 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $175
• Textbooks and materials: $30
• Final term tuition: $145
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2026-09-14
- bill type
- University tuition
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Vidya?
Thank you. If you're in Salem I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
Stay strong, Vidya. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
How is Vidya doing now?
Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Vidya!
Sending strength, Vidya. Gave what I could, wish it was more!
Good luck. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Guadalajara
Best of luck. Study hard! The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
You're not alone, Vidya. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
good luck. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
Thinking of you, Vidya. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home!
Rooting for you, Vidya. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!
Hang in there, Vidya. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Blessings.