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Paying off school debt

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XJeep98

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Colorado

In 2002 I attended a technical college for roughly three months before I had to quit. I filled out the financial aid application and submitted my tax return of the previous year prior to starting classes. I was told; however, that we wouldn't get a response until after classes had already started. So I went. Nothing ever came of financial aid. I was asked to provide my tax return once more; which I did, but for whatever reason, it kept getting pushed back and put off. After the first semester, I was handed a bill for $4,600 and told it needed to be paid. That's when I dropped out.

The school recently changed hands and I would like to go back now and finish what I started. I contacted them and was given the contact info for the company which I still owe. When I contacted them, the amount is now $5,500 and I was told I could pay it in full now or make payments, but either way, I would not be able to go back to school until the account is at $0.

I'm not at all looking to skip out on what I owe. I was just wondering if there's any legal route that would allow me to both pay the debt on a schedule but also allow me to attend college at the same time. Is that possible?
 


Isis1

Senior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Colorado

In 2002 I attended a technical college for roughly three months before I had to quit. I filled out the financial aid application and submitted my tax return of the previous year prior to starting classes. I was told; however, that we wouldn't get a response until after classes had already started. So I went. Nothing ever came of financial aid. I was asked to provide my tax return once more; which I did, but for whatever reason, it kept getting pushed back and put off. After the first semester, I was handed a bill for $4,600 and told it needed to be paid. That's when I dropped out.

The school recently changed hands and I would like to go back now and finish what I started. I contacted them and was given the contact info for the company which I still owe. When I contacted them, the amount is now $5,500 and I was told I could pay it in full now or make payments, but either way, I would not be able to go back to school until the account is at $0.

I'm not at all looking to skip out on what I owe. I was just wondering if there's any legal route that would allow me to both pay the debt on a schedule but also allow me to attend college at the same time. Is that possible?
you can pay off the debt, like they told you. THEN re-apply.
 

Mass_Shyster

Senior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Colorado

In 2002 I attended a technical college for roughly three months before I had to quit. I filled out the financial aid application and submitted my tax return of the previous year prior to starting classes. I was told; however, that we wouldn't get a response until after classes had already started. So I went. Nothing ever came of financial aid. I was asked to provide my tax return once more; which I did, but for whatever reason, it kept getting pushed back and put off. After the first semester, I was handed a bill for $4,600 and told it needed to be paid. That's when I dropped out.

The school recently changed hands and I would like to go back now and finish what I started. I contacted them and was given the contact info for the company which I still owe. When I contacted them, the amount is now $5,500 and I was told I could pay it in full now or make payments, but either way, I would not be able to go back to school until the account is at $0.

I'm not at all looking to skip out on what I owe. I was just wondering if there's any legal route that would allow me to both pay the debt on a schedule but also allow me to attend college at the same time. Is that possible?
The legal term you are looking for is called a loan. You borrow the money from someone and pay off what you owe to the school.

The school is free to put whatever requirements it feels is appropriate on your enrolment, including paying off your old debt.
 

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