Shefali's final semester of a degree in social work in Mumbai

I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at Mumbai Polytechnic, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a night-shift cleaner 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 3.8 average, and my department head 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: • Textbooks and materials: $35 • Outstanding tuition balance: $280 • Exam and lab fees: $35 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.