Q: How to settle a dispute about a debt with a college which was incurred due to a very difficult family situation.
24 yr old community college student signed up for 4 online courses, but because of long-term terrible problems living with mother & father had to leave the family home to find an apartment. Thus she withdrew from school, but was not entitled to any refund. She received no instructional materials, nor instructor contact, yet now has a $3500 debt. the college will not send her transcripts to other schools or possible employers. So no family, no money, limited employment prospects, no car,
a very dim future for a very bright nice young lady.
A: Contact the Education Law Center in Philadelphia. They generally don't deal with college issues but may, and can suggest who you should contact.
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