Need some legal advice

Mosaud1998 · 03-21-2022, 06:44 PM

So 3 years ago, I attended orientation at NIU (Northern Illinois University) because I planned on transferring there.

I picked out classes but never enrolled in any. Last night I get a letter in the mail stating I have an unpaid balance of $5,885.

How do I owe money when I never even attended the school or even enroll in any classes? I can't come up with $6,000 out my a**

Is there a way to dispute this charge? I never signed anything that stated I enrolled in classes.

They also charged me $85 for a parking ticket to park in the school parking lot when I never attended the school.

Nuckle · 03-21-2022, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

So 3 years ago, I attended orientation at NIU (Northern Illinois University) because I planned on transferring there.

I picked out classes but never enrolled in any. Last night I get a letter in the mail stating I have an unpaid balance of $5,885.

How do I owe money when I never even attended the school or even enroll in any classes? I can't come up with $6,000 out my a**

Is there a way to dispute this charge? I never signed anything that stated I enrolled in classes.

They also charged me $85 for a parking ticket to park in the school parking lot when I never attended the school.

Not a lawyer…. Have you tried to call them and explain your side to see if was a mistake? Maybe they will clear things up without having to get an attorney.

An attorney may charge you more than the charges.

Good luck.

Our03z4 · 03-21-2022, 07:03 PM

Like the person above said, call them 1st could just be a mistake. No sense in worrying just yet. Good luck!

Mosaud1998 · 03-21-2022, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuckle

Not a lawyer…. Have you tried to call them and explain your side to see if was a mistake? Maybe they will clear things up without having to get an attorney.

An attorney may charge you more than the charges.

Good luck.

I called them and they said I last attended the school on Oct 30th, 2021. That's not possible. I was working.

Alfisti · 03-21-2022, 07:13 PM

Tell them to go suck a bag of dicks sue you.

bayarea328xit · 03-21-2022, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

I called them and they said I last attended the school on Oct 30th, 2021. That's not possible. I was working.

Request your transcript -- that will show you the terms for which "you" were enrolled.

Mosaud1998 · 03-21-2022, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayarea328xit

Request your transcript -- that will show you the terms for which "you" were enrolled.

I'll do that once they open in the morning. I never enrolled because I had to go to India. My grandma had passed away how was I going to take classes?

chassis · 03-21-2022, 07:54 PM

Advice:

1. Call them and listen intently. Take notes. Say nothing, ask only questions.

2. Ask your friends and family for an attorney reference.

With respect, both sides of the entire story have not yet been presented in this thread.

Mosaud1998 · 03-21-2022, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chassis

Advice:

1. Call them and listen intently. Take notes. Say nothing, ask only questions.

2. Ask your friends and family for an attorney reference.

With respect, both sides of the entire story have not yet been presented in this thread.

Now that I looked at the breakdown of the Fees.. it looks like I enrolled in the classes but never dropped them...

Nice...

I couldn't drop them since I was over seas

Mason Hatcher · 03-21-2022, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

Now that I looked at the breakdown of the Fees.. it looks like I enrolled in the classes but never dropped them...

Nice...

I couldn't drop them since I was over seas

You certainly have excuses. My suggestion is to stop with excuses and ask them to work with you on the amount you owe. If they won't then you gotta pay.

That said, a car message board is almost a bad of a place to ask for legal advice as a gun Forum.

Nuckle · 03-21-2022, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mason Hatcher

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

Now that I looked at the breakdown of the Fees.. it looks like I enrolled in the classes but never dropped them...

Nice...

I couldn't drop them since I was over seas

You certainly have excuses. My suggestion is to stop with excuses and ask them to work with you on the amount you owe. If they won't then you gotta pay.

That said, a car message board is almost a bad of a place to ask for legal advice as a gun Forum.

All of this.

This situation is not one that would merit a lawyer. Talk it out or write a check.

wtwo3 · 03-21-2022, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mason Hatcher

That said, a car message board is almost a bad of a place to ask for legal advice as a gun Forum.

What do you meannnnnnnnn. Everyone on forums is an expert!

vreihen16 · 03-22-2022, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

Now that I looked at the breakdown of the Fees.. it looks like I enrolled in the classes but never dropped them...

Nice...

I couldn't drop them since I was over seas

That's not an excuse! (Welcome to adulting.) If you registered for classes but never showed up, you still get billed for them unless you withdraw by the end of the add/drop period at the beginning of the semester.

What's worse, some schools will grade no-show students with an F or zero as their final grade! Others will enter their final grade as something like AW (administratively withdrawn), which I believe still lets the school collect against the student's financial aid package.....

Topcarbon · 03-22-2022, 08:43 AM

Was this for law school?

Your first test…….failed

Mosaud1998 · 03-22-2022, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topcarbon

Was this for law school?

Your first test…….failed

No business

DETRoadster · 03-22-2022, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

No business

Good first lesson in business. Dont sign a contract and forget to uphold it.

It sounds like you are in the wrong here and the school likely has the right to go after you for the bill. Your only recourse here is to realize that the power dynamic has shifted from you to them and to act accordingly. As others have said, phone them up and see if you can work out a deal, or at least a payment plan. Be super polite and admit you made an honest mistake. Ask them to work with you as you are in a tough spot financially and would appreciate their assistance and understanding in the matter.

premier3is · 03-22-2022, 10:48 AM

If you enrolled and never dropped the courses you'll get billed, nothing new here.

Only thing you can do is tell them the situation and hope they let it slide. If not, you still owe the fees.

TiMSport · 03-22-2022, 11:18 AM

But with all that money OP is rolling in with his car sales, this should be chump change.

Just kidding man! Seriously though, I have to side with those that have suggested you call them up, if not visit them in person and plead your case, politely. If you're an a-hole with them, you may as well write the check right now. I don't have a good feeling about this however as it definitely sounds like you were at fault here, no matter how you look at it. It's painful growing up, huh?

cmyx6go · 03-22-2022, 11:24 AM

3 years after orientation was the first time you were contacted about owing money?

TiMSport · 03-22-2022, 11:42 AM

^^^ Good point. That is strange indeed. You know how people are about wanting their money. Something seems off.

bayarea328xit · 03-22-2022, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

3 years after orientation was the first time you were contacted about owing money?

Something seems off; original post referenced 3 years ago and later post referenced October 30, 2021.

shoei · 03-22-2022, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

3 years after orientation was the first time you were contacted about owing money?

Youngins. Sheesh. Amirite?

03-21-2022, 06:44 PM	#1
Mosaud1998 Colonel 4254 Rep 2,807 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW 540 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Suburb of Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW 540 [0.00]	Need some legal advice So 3 years ago, I attended orientation at NIU (Northern Illinois University) because I planned on transferring there. I picked out classes but never enrolled in any. Last night I get a letter in the mail stating I have an unpaid balance of $5,885. How do I owe money when I never even attended the school or even enroll in any classes? I can't come up with $6,000 out my a** Is there a way to dispute this charge? I never signed anything that stated I enrolled in classes. They also charged me $85 for a parking ticket to park in the school parking lot when I never attended the school.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

03-21-2022, 07:03 PM	#3
Our03z4 Captain 1772 Rep 694 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe, Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Like the person above said, call them 1st could just be a mistake. No sense in worrying just yet. Good luck!
	Appreciate 1 Mosaud19984253.50 Quote

03-21-2022, 07:13 PM	#5
Alfisti Brigadier General 7058 Rep 3,325 Posts Drives: 2008 Saab 9-3 Combi Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Tell them to go suck a bag of dicks sue you.
	Appreciate 1 Mosaud19984253.50 Quote

03-21-2022, 07:54 PM	#8
chassis Colonel 8434 Rep 2,534 Posts Drives: 9Y0 Cayenne S Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Einbahnstraße iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Porsche Cayenne S [7.69]	Advice: 1. Call them and listen intently. Take notes. Say nothing, ask only questions. 2. Ask your friends and family for an attorney reference. With respect, both sides of the entire story have not yet been presented in this thread.
	Appreciate 4 Mosaud19984253.50 Pablo Chacon338.00 aguywalksintoabar1690.50 Burnt C6273.00 Quote

03-22-2022, 08:43 AM	#14
Topcarbon Lieutenant 1311 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2022 m4 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Pv mexico iTrader: (0)	Was this for law school? Your first test…….failed
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-22-2022, 10:48 AM	#17
premier3is Major 1650 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	If you enrolled and never dropped the courses you'll get billed, nothing new here. Only thing you can do is tell them the situation and hope they let it slide. If not, you still owe the fees.
	Appreciate 1 vreihen1622190.00 Quote

03-22-2022, 11:18 AM	#18
TiMSport Banned 12868 Rep 2,983 Posts Drives: '21 M340i xDrive, '17 Audi S3 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	But with all that money OP is rolling in with his car sales, this should be chump change. Just kidding man! Seriously though, I have to side with those that have suggested you call them up, if not visit them in person and plead your case, politely. If you're an a-hole with them, you may as well write the check right now. I don't have a good feeling about this however as it definitely sounds like you were at fault here, no matter how you look at it. It's painful growing up, huh?
	Appreciate 2 DETRoadster11506.00 vreihen1622190.00 Quote

03-22-2022, 11:24 AM	#19
cmyx6go Colonel 16980 Rep 2,092 Posts Drives: 2022 X6///M Comp Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 X6 ///M [10.00]	3 years after orientation was the first time you were contacted about owing money? __________________ I thought I was a good person but the way I react when people drive slowly in the left lane would suggest otherwise
	Appreciate 3 TiMSport12868.00 Germanauto9847.50 antgenn344.00 Quote

03-22-2022, 11:42 AM	#20
TiMSport Banned 12868 Rep 2,983 Posts Drives: '21 M340i xDrive, '17 Audi S3 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	^^^ Good point. That is strange indeed. You know how people are about wanting their money. Something seems off.
	Appreciate 0 Quote