School Debt Dispute Options

Summary

Schools must provide written notice of debt and a way to dispute it. You may waive fees due to financial hardship. If the debt is unjustified, request a hearing or consult an attorney.

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Hello ****, I'm here to help you. Can you please provide more details about your legal concern?
school stated that I owe them debt
Hello ****, I understand your situation. To assist you better, could you please tell me the location of your school? And was this debt communicated to you in writing?
Irvine California
Hello ****, based on your location in Irvine, California, here are some general points about debt collection:
- Schools must provide written notice of the debt.
- They must also provide a way for you to dispute the debt.
- If it's a public school, they may withhold transcripts until the debt is paid.
Do you have any specific questions about this?
anything I can do to waive the fee
In California, you may be able to waive the fee if you can demonstrate financial hardship. You would need to contact your school's financial office for more information on how to apply for a fee waiver.
and legal action I can take
If you believe the debt is not justified or incorrectly calculated, you can dispute it. In California, you may also consider:
- Requesting a hearing if your school refuses to waive the fee.
- If unsuccessful, consult with an attorney for possible legal action. Do you need help finding an attorney?