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Sigma3

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Washington, DC:
My wife was in her final semester in dental school when the University decided that she would not be permitted to finish. The justification was that it was taking her too long (one semester too long, to be exact). Others in her class were removed as well. She was not receiving poor grades, and in fact, many of her professors felt she was doing a good job. This University requires students to seek their own patients for dental work. At times it is very difficult to find patients who are willing to pay for dental procedures (the University gives patients a discount but does not accept insurance plans).

The University has rejected all of her appeals and now we are faced with repaying over $100,000 in student loans. This is impossible to repay because she (we) are not earning an income to afford repayment - even at the required minimum repayment amount.

A side note: One of her classmates who was removed for similar reasons is now back in the Dental School. His mother is a math professor at the University.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
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dorenephilpot

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What does the school's handbook say about the period of time a student has to complete the degree?

You need to know that first. If you don't have a copy of that, you need to get one.

If the school is in compliance with its own policy, then you have less of a leg to stand on.

Most schools do have policies about completion of a degree within a specific period of time.

However, most schools also allow for appeals and allow longer periods for completion if there is a compelling reason.

If she was already enrolled in and attending her last semester, it seems truly bizarre that they kicked her out then, rather than letting her know beforehand that she had already surpassed the time allotted for the degree.

A civil suit would probably get her reinstated.

After you check the handbook, post again, and we'll talk more.
 

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