Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York

College says I owe, even though I never went

I was enrolled as a full-time student. I applied for financial aid.

About 3 weeks into the semester I had to drop out.

I contacted my department and in writing told them my situation.

I never recieved a check from financial aid or anything.

Now they say I owe them roughly $800.00.

They cannot supply a transcript or a record of where ''my money'' went.

Do I have a leg to stand on?

Thank you,

Zachariah sebastian


Asked on 6/13/03, 10:08 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Guy Lewit Guy Mitchell Lewit, Esq.

Re: College says I owe, even though I never went

You probably owe the money. Most institutions have a timetable for early withdrawl that refunds a decreasing percentage of your tuition the longer you remain enrolled. You have to consult the student manual that you received when you enrolled. This office does collection for a variety of colleges and universities and three weeks into the program usually does not allow a refund. You are entitled to know where any payments were applied but for the most part student loans are withdrawn if you don't attend classes...you can try to settle for a reduced payment...that's your best bet.

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Answered on 6/13/03, 5:42 pm


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