What can I do about college registration fees?

Question

I just recently registered for some courses at my local college were I am also an alumni with a BS in Education. After registering I realized that this semester I was not in a position to attend school financially. I went to school this morning to resolve my bill and drop my courses. They are telling me that I owe them 25% of the bill which comes out to about six hundred dollars. I explained that I made a mistake in reapplying to the school and registering and spoke to them about my financial need. They do not want to hear it and said they want their money. What should I do next? Write a letter to the President of my school, or pay it and claim it on my taxes as a charitable contribution to my school. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Ok, so I made a mistake and a costly one. I put my question out there to get suggestions not to get insults. Afterall, we are human and make mistakes. If you intend to answer the question, please do so and leave out the negative comments. Thank you much.

Answer 1

Read the rules with regards to refunds. I am sure the rules are spelled out very clearly. If you owe them money, Pay them. Consider this a very reasonable education. You can't claim it as a charitable contribution, It is a bill just like any other bill.

Answer 2

Uh, how do you figure it's a charitable contribution? It isn't. And if you signed for this, you owe it and will most likely have to pay up unless they decide to let you off the hook and refund your money. Schools have policies for payments due if you drop courses. Why would you think it doesn't apply to you?

Answer 3

I think you need to return your degree if you're really ignorant enough to think you can get away with it being a charitable contribution. It was your mistake for applying to a new semester, not theirs. Pay it off and write it off. Next time, learn to plan ahead and think responsibly instead of trying to avoid something.