Zelalem's final semester of a law degree in Jimma

Zelalem is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying a law degree at Jimma Polytechnic, and is one term away from graduating. He has worked as a warehouse packer to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $600. The registrar has said Zelalem can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Zelalem has a distinction average, and an academic advisor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Zelalem would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Zelalem isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He started and 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 $600 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $300 • Final term tuition: $250 • Exam and lab fees: $15 • Textbooks and materials: $35 Thank you for reading my story. - Endale