At the last college I attended I was injured and couldn't make it to classes. I had only attended a few. Since I hadn't paid for them yet, I just let it go, because they said if I didn't pay tuition they would automatically drop me from my classes. I just found out today that I owe them a few thousand dollars and have all F's. What should I do? I have been working in a restaurant for 5 or 6 years and I don't want to do that the rest of my life.
2007-01-05 03:24:57 · 4 answers · asked by J2J 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Be persistent in talking with the school to not only drop the fees for classes not taken, but also to get the grades revoked. It stands to reason that if you didn't pay, you couldn't have legitimately taken the course, so therefore they really can't give you a grade. Without a grade, they can't charge you. Good luck and don't give up.
2007-01-05 03:37:55 · answer #1 · answered by David 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you go and talk to a counselor at the school and explain your situation. You should have officially dropped all of those classes at that time, but usually, they only charge you for classes you take and the college should have probably automatically dropped you since you had not paid. A counselor can help you know what to do next. If the first person you talk to doesn't help you, don't give up. Get an appointment with someone in the finance office. There should be a way to straighten this out and get the bill off your record.
I can't stress enough that you should push a bit even if you don't get much help at first. The way colleges often work is that if you bug enough people, you will find someone who will help you.
2007-01-05 11:31:58 · answer #2 · answered by happygirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a good chance that they will pursue this and eventually put it on your credit record, etc.... But probably the best way to handle it is head-on. Call the Bursar and see what they will do. If they insist on the full tuition, ask them to reduce it. Ask them nicely, just say, could I pay you less? Sometimes they will accept that.
If you really feel there were extenuating circumstances, ask to speak to a financial aid counselor, or officer. One problem might be that the courses were so long ago that they are unwilling to change their data.
If they really stonewall you, ask for the name and contact information for the university Ombudsman. Every college has one. The Ombudsman is a student advocate for problems that the unversity beuracracy can't fix. They can move through the system, get questions answered, and go up the chain much faster than you. This is what they are there for.
Whatever happens, don't be content to take an answer from a student--or young employee. I don't mean to say they are incompetant, but they often only know the basic rules, you need to talk to managers and administrators.
I wish you a lot of luck--this will be tough.
2007-01-05 11:47:58 · answer #3 · answered by subhuman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Write a letter to the Bursar explaining your situation. You probably should have formally dropped out.
2007-01-05 11:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by notyou311 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋