Q: School says the made "mistake" after sending me an enrollment letter and sent my grants to collections. what can i do?
I got accepted into a university, weeks pass and I get my grant to buy books and supplies. a short amount of time before the semester starts they say they made an "error" and put me in an earned enrollment program and cancel my classes not allowing me to reenroll in the current semester through the new program.
They then put a charge on my account amounting to the same amount as the grand and say I cannot enroll or access transcripts until I pay. I already spent this money on school supplies. being unable to give the money back they add $200 in late fees and ultimately send my account to collections ruining my credit and sending me on a path of financial ruin.
A:
I'd advise you to do 2 things:
1. make an appointment with a lawyer who handles general civil matters, and take all of the documentation who have so the attorney can make a professional assessment of your situation. It may mean you calling around to everal lawyers and several appointments before you find someone. Some of it, or all it may be able to be done via telephone, Zoom, e-mail, etc., so you are not necessarily confined to Dallas (although I cannot imagine why you would have to look anywhere else).
2. There's no room for unbridled enthusiasm in legal matters. You are not on a "path to financial ruin", nor is your credit "ruined". Relax and find an attorney.
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