#20260801 - BTech 2nd year student from Kilakarai studying in Md Sathak Engineering College

Family Background:

The student comes from a financially struggling fishing family. Her father works as a fisherman and earns only when he is able to go to sea, bringing home approximately ₹4,000 per month. He is also facing heart-related health issues, which have made it increasingly difficult for him to work regularly.

The student's mother is a homemaker and occasionally sells fish to supplement the family's income. The family does not have any significant property or other stable source of income and was found to be financially underprivileged during the in-person verification.

The student's elder sister recently completed her B.E. in EEE from the same college and has started working in a nearby company with a modest monthly salary. The family managed her education through loans and by selling their jewellery.

Educational Background:

The student is currently pursuing her second year of engineering and secured admission to the college through counselling based on her academic merit.

She has been performing very well in her studies, with a CGPA of 9.25 and an attendance of 97%. The college has also confirmed that she is progressing well academically.

Financial Need:

The student's annual tuition fee is ₹56,250, of which the family has managed to pay ₹31,250 so far. She is a day scholar, and an additional bus fee of ₹20,700 is also pending.

With her father's declining health and irregular income, the family is finding it extremely difficult to meet the remaining educational expenses. They have also approached fishermen's welfare organizations and other NGOs for assistance but have not been able to secure sufficient support.

Aalayam Support:

After completing the document review, phone review, institute verification, and in-person verification, Aalayam confirmed that the family is genuinely in need of financial assistance and that the information provided in the application is accurate.

Considering the student's strong academic performance and the family's financial circumstances, Aalayam has approved ₹40,000 towards her second-year tuition fees.