School & college fees
Annual tuition, admission fees and term fees for students at risk of dropping out due to financial constraints.
Every girl in school is a future that doesn't get cancelled.
India has more girls enrolled in primary school than ever before — but millions still drop out before finishing secondary education. Samivra runs verified fundraisers for school fees, books, hostel, uniforms and mentorship, so families don't have to choose between a daughter's education and financial survival.
What this category covers
Educational needs we support on the platform
From school fees to hostel charges to coaching for competitive exams — here's what verified education fundraisers on Samivra typically fund.
Books, uniforms & stationery
Textbooks, notebooks, school uniforms, shoes and basic stationery — the often-ignored costs that push children out.
Hostel & accommodation
For girls from rural areas who must relocate to continue education beyond Class 8 — hostel fees and safe accommodation.
Coaching & competitive exams
NEET, JEE, CUET and state-level entrance exam coaching for students who have the merit but not the means.
Mentorship & digital access
Laptops, tablets, internet access and mentorship programmes for first-generation learners.
Girl-child specific support
Sanitary hygiene kits, safe transport, and re-enrolment support for girls who dropped out due to early marriage or safety concerns.
The journey we protect
What's at stake at each stage
Girls drop out of school at predictable points — Class 5, Class 8, Class 10, and again before college. Each stage has its own reason. Each stage has its own intervention.
Primary — Class 1 to 5
At this stage, the gap is access. Rural girls often walk long distances to a school with no functional girls' toilet, no female teacher, and no safety net. A small intervention — uniforms, books, a cycle — keeps them enrolled.
Upper primary — Class 6 to 8
The first big drop. Girls hit puberty with no sanitary infrastructure, and families begin considering early marriage. Scholarships, hygiene kits and safe hostel access change the trajectory here.
Secondary — Class 9 to 10
The cost barrier appears. Tuition, books, private coaching — the family starts calculating whether the expense is worth it. For boys, the answer is usually yes. For girls, less often. This is where fee support matters most.
Senior secondary — Class 11 to 12
The most dangerous drop-out point. Early marriage pressure, safety concerns about travel to distant schools, and the cost of science/commerce streams all collide. A girl who survives this stage is 4x more likely to enter higher education.
Higher education & beyond
College fees, hostel, coaching for competitive exams — this is where financial support has the highest compounding return. A single graduation changes the family tree.
Who can raise
Verified education fundraisers can be started by
Every fundraiser is document-verified before it goes live. Here's who can start one.
The student
College students who are 18+ and can run their own fundraiser directly.
Parent or guardian
For minor students — with school admission documents and relationship proof.
School, college or coaching centre
Institutional campaigns for fee assistance programmes — with fee receipts for each student.
Registered NGO
NGOs running scholarship or sponsorship programmes for girls — with beneficiary lists and verification.
Documents required
What you'll need to start a fundraiser
Keep these ready — complete documentation is the fastest way to get approved.
School / college admission letter
Fee receipt or fee structure document
Student ID card / bonafide certificate
Student Aadhaar / age proof
Parent / guardian ID proof
Income proof or self-declaration
Bank details of the institution (for direct fee payment)
Recent marksheet (for merit-based cases)
Note: Additional documents may be requested depending
on the case. All personal documents are stored securely and never
made public.
Fund flow
Where the money goes — and where it doesn't
Education fundraisers work best when funds are paid directly to the institution — not to the family.
Donation received
Donor pays through verified payment channels. Funds are collected in a designated campaign account.
Fee verification
Each release is matched against the school or college fee receipt before disbursement.
Direct fee payment
Funds are transferred directly to the institution — never to the family as personal cash.
Term-based release
For multi-year support, funds are released per term or academic year, not upfront.
Excess handling
If funds exceed the actual fee, excess is returned to donors or redirected to another verified student — with disclosure.
Receipts & closure
Donors receive receipts. A final utilisation summary is prepared and the campaign is closed.
Why this matters
The numbers behind the cause
A quick snapshot of where girl-child education stands in India today — and why structured funding makes a difference.
~12M
Girls out of school in India — one of the highest absolute numbers globally.
~40%
Drop out before completing Class 10, with the sharpest decline between Class 8 and 10.
6x
Girls who complete Class 12 are far less likely to marry before 18.
~25%
Lifetime earnings rise by about a quarter when a girl completes secondary education.
FAQ
Common questions about education crowdfunding
Can funds be paid directly to the school or college?
Yes — and this is our default for education fundraisers. Funds are released directly to the institution against verified fee receipts. This protects both donors and the student, and removes any ambiguity about how the money was used.
What if the student's fees are lower than the amount raised?
The excess is handled transparently. Depending on the case, it's either returned to donors (proportionally) or redirected with full disclosure to another verified student — never to the family as personal cash.
How long does verification take?
Typical approval is 24–48 working hours after complete documents are submitted. Admission letters, fee structures and ID proof form the core verification set — if these are ready, the process moves fast.
Can the fundraiser cover multiple years of fees?
Yes, but with a term-based structure. Funds for multi-year support are released per academic year or per term, against fresh fee receipts — not as a lump sum upfront.
Do you support coaching or competitive exam fees?
Yes, provided the coaching institute is registered and the case has merit documentation. This is a case-by-case category — we review each request individually.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Not automatically. Tax benefits depend on whether the fundraiser is run through a registered trust or Section 8 entity with valid 12A/80G certification. Campaigns raising under an eligible entity may offer 80G receipts, and this is clearly stated on those campaign pages.
Help keep a girl in school today.
Every contribution funds a verified educational need — with direct fee payment and transparent reporting.