Thabo's final semester of a degree in social work in Ekurhuleni

I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a degree in social work at Ekurhuleni Community College, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a barista to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $1,000. 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 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. The payment will go directly to the Ekurhuleni Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $1,000 goes: • Textbooks and materials: $75 • Final term tuition: $440 • Outstanding tuition balance: $485 Thanks for reading all this.