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I used to be a mascot in college and got a skin disease from it that has now lasted years. Is there Anything I can do?
Asked in Colbert,  WA Apr. 30, 2020 ,  1 Answers

The school was in Washington state and I was paid for being the mascot. I told them about it and had to stop working after I got a child’s skin infection from the suit.

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In Hawaii, a small private school is closed due to Covid-19 and will not reopen. Can I stop the last 2 automatic payments?
Asked in Pearl City,  HI Mar. 22, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Due to Covid- 19 I lost my educational enrichment business suddenly and had to refund my customers. My son went to a small Montessori school and they are closed as well. Can I stop the final two monthly payments because I have suffered sudden economic loss?

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Can a daycare provider demand tuition payment with facilities being closed during covid19
Asked in Harwood Heights,  IL Mar. 22, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Tuition is demanded

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Can I sue a private school for switching from in-person education to online learning?
Asked in Silver Spring,  MD Mar. 22, 2020 ,  2 Answers

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, our two year old daughter’s Montessori school is not open in person. The school made a decision to provide online material (mostly tips and song videos) by email. They are still charging $2,000 a month for this. I understand the situation is unique, and we all need t...

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Should My sister resign or quit?
Asked in Yuma,  AZ Mar. 21, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My sister was asked to resign from an at-will support staff position at a public school After only four days of employment schools closed due to the coronavirus epidemic The following day she was asked over the phone to resign because she was not the right fit, and later for missing a deadline that ...

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In the state of Georgia,are colleges allowed to withhold tuition and fees as COVID-19 is or is not an act of God/ force majeure?
Asked in Atlanta,  GA Mar. 20, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Many colleges are refusing to refund students with half of their tuition and fees due to COVID-19. Georgia states that an act of God as: Lightning Storms Perils of the sea Inundations Sudden death Illness Earthquakes Under the 'illness' clause, will COVID-19 allow colleges to break their agreements ...

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I am in a financial debt that I am not suppose to be paying. How can I stop paying this loan?
Asked in Santa Rosa,  CA Mar. 14, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I went to study abroad only because the program was going to help me pay my tution. When I arrived to the other country they said "sorry we can't help you. Get a student loan." I was in serious frustration and started to worry a lot because I did not know this was going to happen to me. The program ...

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Are debts to a school considered student loans under bankruptcy code?
Asked in Hollywood,  FL Jan. 15, 2020 ,  3 Answers

Hello, I had a couple of student loans returned back to the federal lenders 2yrs ago when i was forced to withdraw from a semester at my university due to severe health issues. As a result, i incurred a debt with the school for the amount of the loans that we returned. I was trying to understand if ...

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What is the statue of limitations on reporting a school for violating the students fourth amendment law by strip search
Asked in Los Angeles,  CA Oct. 29, 2019 ,  1 Answers

they strip searched me down to only my underwear. they made me take my bra off. i am female.

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Can multiple students report an incident of hazing as a group?
Asked in Lafayette,  LA Aug. 14, 2019 ,  1 Answers

We reported an incident of hazing and bullying as a group at my university. The school ignored the complaints until we demanded meetings with the deans about other issues, then we were finally permitted to report the hazing Now, the school refuses to treat the victims as a collective group. This fee...

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I have no collection accounts on any of my credit reports but I'm considering filing for bankruptcy, is it right for me?
Asked on Jan. 25, 2019 ,  1 Answers

In just one year of attending I have a $33,249.70 Student Account balance past due at Arizona State University. This is the amount owed to ASU after all Financial Aid payments ($23,000 of student loans) were applied and is growing with a $100 per month late fee. I am going to SCC for this spring sem...

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Civil rights lawyer or Administrative Law?
Asked in Van Nuys,  CA Oct. 11, 2018 ,  1 Answers

I'm looking for a lawyer who would be able to help me figure out if I have a case and possibly to sue the principal assistant at my son's school. He made my 12 y.o son add some untrue details to my son' s statement to make it sounds very harsh. After that principal assistant read my son's statement,...

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Does discharging student loans require a specialized bankruptcy attorney? Does it always require litigation?
Asked in Jersey City,  NJ Aug. 10, 2018 ,  2 Answers

How is cost approximated?

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I obtained a Bachelors degree from ITT Technical Institute, at the time, I was told that it was accredited.
Asked in Mckinney,  TX Jun. 10, 2018 ,  1 Answers

Now, I'm finding out that it is not accredited and none of the credits transfer and I'm not working in my field of study in which I obtained the Bachelor degree. I feel that the degree is worthless and yet I'm still paying on student loans. Is there anything that can be done?...

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I'm a single mother going to school to finish a nursing program. I have 30000+ in studLdebt. Can I prove unude hardship?
Asked in Rohnert Park,  CA Dec. 09, 2017 ,  3 Answers

I was told I cannot prove undue hardship because I may someday after the program be able to pay. (Loans obtained fraudulently from a for profit college in trouble with the fed govt) So 3 years from now I may get a job nursing. All the while accruing interest on these loans. I support my son on below...

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Can I get Navient student loans forgiven if I am homeless & was not able to work in the industry i went to school for?
Asked in San Diego,  CA Mar. 15, 2017 ,  1 Answers

Approx 50,000 in navient loans with accrued interest. Stemming from Los Angeles Film School. I graduated 3.98 goals and worked in the film industry for a couple years but now I live back in SAN Diego, have gone back to working as a programmer (when I'm working), and have recently become homeless. My...

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I was a student and then I dropped my classes and went home overseas.I still owe my college money.Can I get the us visa?
Asked in Fremont,  CA Jan. 05, 2016 ,  1 Answers
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My semester pay plan was split into four. I made the first payment, studied for a month and then dropped the classes and went back to my home country. Since I didn't complete the whole semester and owe some money will that be an obstacle to get the us tourist visa? If it will be a problem what can d...

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