Can I sue my college for poor class add/drop rules, and for withholding my transcript?
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Can I sue my college for poor class add/drop rules, and for withholding my transcript?
Here is the issue. I am interested in transferring to another college, and I needed to send my official transcript last week. However, I was unable to do so because the cashier student accounts office refuses to let go of transcripts until the remaining balance is paid for. That’s reasonable, but I need my official transcript, which means that I need the academic information that I did pay for in the fall and winter semesters. Since I am currently taking a spring/summer class, they feel that the money for that class should be paid for in order for me to send information about my previous semesters. What should I do? There are no exceptions.
Asked on June 2, 2013 under Business Law, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
A college may generally withhold a transcript if the student is currently in arrears for any tuition or other amounts owed the school. You would not be likely to prevail if you sued the school for the transcript (a lawsuit is the only way to force them to do this if they refuse) and in any event, given the time a lawsuit can take, it would likely take too long. You may be best served by getting the money to pay the college the balance, even if you need to borrow it.
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