Student couldn’t pay fee,college waives it

Two days ago,she went to Mahalsakant Junior College,Akurdi,to pay up the fee and was shocked to find that her money was missing from her purse. “After I cleared my SSC exam in June,I was thrilled. I wanted to do further studies,but my parents said they don’t have the money to afford my education,” says Nilopher.

“On the day of admission,I had taken a bus to the college. But when I reached there the money was missing from my purse.” Nilopher returned home in tears.

On the last day of admissions,she again went to the college,filled up the form anyway and told the staff about her inability to pay the fee. But the staff surprised her. They waived her fee.

“The poor girl was in tears two days ago when she lost her money,” said admission in-charge M M Bhujbal.

Vice-principal Shyamrao Muluck said,“We did not do that out of pity. We were impressed by her determination to pursue education despite the poor financial condition of her family.”

Principal H S Khade said the college has decided to provide her books and study material free of cost.

Nilopher has taken admission in Arts. “I am already preparing for MPSC exams. I have five years in hand and I am sure I will clear the exam,” she said.

Meanwhile,at home,her parents,who are contractor labourers,have decided to let their daughter follow her dreams.