Can they do this?

I recently graduated undergrad however, the university stole over 20,000 from me (which I can prove). I graduated with over 180 credits but the university is withholding my transcripts and degrees for a balance they claim that I owe. I've discussed this with several in the financial and bursar office on campus who have admitted to funds being missing and promised to investigate. Instead of finding the funds a woman in the bursars sent me a photo of a deposit slip where the funds still did not add up and tried to get me to take out a loan. They are still withholding my transcripts and degrees for payment on funds they stole. I'm trying to go to grad school I have papers acknowledging my clearance to graduate and papers acknowledging my status of magna cum laude (They even let me get the cord and coin), but no transcripts or degrees. Can they do this? I have no idea what to do.

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GlassDog · 46-50, M

I work for a University and we will withhold the conferral of a degree if fees remain unpaid or if University property (usually books) haven't been returned. However, I should confess that the administration can be chaotic, many mistakes are made, and it takes a long time to get people to agree that a mistake has been made.

Universities thrive on reputation and any mention of engaging a lawyer or speaking to the press will get your case investigated pretty sharpish. Hopefully, you've already got this resolved by now, though.

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GlassDog · 46-50, M

@Nine9 For now, yeah. Best advice I can give you is to throw everything you can at resolving it. I know some postgrad programmes don't start in semester one, but you don't want to limit yourself to those, or have to take a year out.

Nine9 · 26-30, F

@GlassDog Thank you for your advice. It's given me a lot to think about.

GlassDog · 46-50, M

@Nine9 Ahh, you're welcome. Hope you get the right result soon.

SW-User

Take it to the local media

Nine9 · 26-30, F

@SW-User That may just be the next step you're right.

FORMERLYbatovn · 61-69, M

I would contact a lawyer and perhaps call the state education office. If you have proof and they're found guilty of doing something wrong it will blow the lid off things. But double and triple check ALL your facts and make calls

Nine9 · 26-30, F

@FORMERLYbatovn Good idea, I'll need someone outside of the area for sure.

BalmyNites · F

Get appropriate legal advice

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BalmyNites · F

I’m from England, so not familiar with US law, but you should make a few calls & find out, you have nothing to lose & should not be bullied by huge fat cat corporations. Good luck 🤗@Nine9

Nine9 · 26-30, F

@BalmyNites Thank you, I appreciate it! 😊

BalmyNites · F

YW hun 🤗@Nine9

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