My uncle is an employee at my university and I am his nephew. I received a tuition scholarship from my university because my uncle claimed income taxes on me as a dependent child. it was one of the eligibility criteria of the university to receive free tuition. However, now the university is saying that they can’t offer me tuition benefits form my uncles employee benefits anymore after giving it for two semester. They say that they made a mistake in the process and to be eligible as a dependent child that I must be legally adapted by my uncle, which I am not. My university gave a letter saying that I am eligible to receive tuition benefits up to 8 semesters. Now they say they can’t give it anymore. Can I take any legal actions and reclaim my tuition benefits under this situation?
2007-02-21 11:44:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
My documents were not falsely presented. My uncle clearly asked my eligibility because I am his nephew and they clearly said that I am eligible. He also has the proof of documentations about it. And that is why they gave a letter saying that I am eligible and now they say that cant.
2007-02-21 12:16:20 · update #1
I am an international student and my authorization to stay in United States form the U.S immigration because of that letter. So if they cant give it anymore as they promised, i will have to leave the country. I am also about to graduate with in few semesters and if i had to switch places, i will lose most of course credits and might even have to redo some, which is years of work
2007-02-21 12:27:16 · update #2
Yes take it to court. If they gave u a letter stating 8 semesters. then you will win. By the way I'm a federal prosecutor
2007-02-21 11:51:34 · answer #1 · answered by dog23181 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, let's analyze the situation under general contract concepts. The issue is whether you have an enforceable contract. Well, it is in writing, and you did rely on the eligibility letter (i.e. you may have given up other opportunities/scholarships at other universities). However, what benefit did they receive from you accepting the offer? Probably none, as they are footing the bill of your education. As such, there is no contract.
You were never "legally entitled" to the benefit, and the tuition waiver is more accurately characterized as a gift. Gifts may be freely given and retracted at the discretion of the givee.
Without going too far into third party contracts (e.g. survivor benefits, or in your case your uncle's agreement that in exchange for his work, his family gets scholarships), it does not appear applicable as you are not w/i the class of beneficiaries contemplated by the contract.
2007-02-21 11:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by obamaforprez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the fringe benefits your uncle has with the university are most likely for immediate family only, which counts out the nephew. If anything, they can claim that they gave you free tuition based on a fraudulent representation of yourself, they clearly thought you were his son.
2007-02-21 11:49:00 · answer #3 · answered by answerman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Count your blessings you scammed the university out of two semesters of tuition and prepare to pay.
Obviously, you are not your uncle's legal dependent and you will be lucky if they do not come back on you or him for defrauding them of the tuition you were given.
2007-02-21 12:04:39 · answer #4 · answered by Susie D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. You are not his legal child; therefore, they owe you nothing.
Indeed, I hate to tell you this, but if they wanted to, they could persue fraud charges against you and your uncle and force you to repay tuition fees.
If I were you, I'd let it go and just be glad that I got two semesters' tuition for free.
2007-02-21 11:49:20 · answer #5 · answered by Texasippi Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh....no. You're lucky that the university didn't report you and your uncle to the IRS for tax fraud. Just walk away before it gets worse.
2007-02-21 11:51:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the college has the main suitable to refuse get right of entry to if a pupil does no longer have their bypass/identity. secure practices policies are in place to guard pupils, teachers and different team onsite. a similar applies in workplaces. this is a robust existence lesson for him to recollect his identity and take accountability for as quickly as.
2016-10-16 05:09:41 · answer #7 · answered by seabrooks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have documented proof of them saying that you are elgible then actually it sounds like you might have a case.
Call a lawyer for a consultation.
2007-02-21 11:47:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope
2007-02-21 11:47:06 · answer #9 · answered by Jace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. you cannot sue. they made the mistake. they could possibly sue your uncle or fire him if pursued.
2007-02-21 11:48:40 · answer #10 · answered by ccc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋