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University's error cost me $30,000 in student loans. Can I sue?

  • Back in 2003-2004 I was told by my university that I did not qualify for grants, because the classes I was attending were not eligible for them. Each class and semester, I was told this time and time again during the course of the year. I only just recently found out by talking to another student that my classes were in fact eligible, and I should have never been denied grants. I met all of the qualifications for receiving them due to being a single mom with a low income. When I spoke to the university about this they said it was the financial aide grant giver's fault, and when I spoke to them they said it was the universitie's fault. I cannot get a straight answer from anyone. I even spoke to a lawyer today who said he wasn't sure if I could sue, but I should get something in writing from both parties explaining why I was denied. Do you think I can get my student loans refunded by suing? If so, what type of lawyer should I look for? Thanks for your advice. :)

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    Being a college grad myself, I know all too well that those guys don’t know their butt from a hole in the ground! Unfortunately, most colleges have really good legal help making it difficult to sue. If you can get the two departments to provide something in writing stating that you did qualify for the grants but were turned down then you may have a chance. Unfortunately, I doubt that any department will admit to any wrongdoing or incriminate another department in writing.

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I'm sorry about your unfortunate situation, but because the university never promised to give you the grant, and because the grant can go to anyone, you really can't sue, because technically the school doesn't owe you the money. it sucks, but that's the way it is.

Julie M

Doesn't look good. What was the reason the grant giver gave you since you said you totally qualified in every way? Since this was a few years ago, I think it might be too late. Start searching on line for similar problems by other people, like go to forums. Also, just ask alot of attorneys. Also, just because one lawyer says no, keep trying. the statute of limitations might be up, although I don't know if there even is one for this instance. Good Luck.

romanov1918

i think that you have the right to sue but you are saying that they told you that those classes werent eligible, if this was in paper and sign by the person who told you that you should sue, from what i read its not on paper so i think that you may waste time and money if you sue them unless you have a very good lawyer, i would say dont

chikis*trikis

No

Jim Bob

You took out your loans knowingly and willingly and signed on the dotted line saying you'd repay them. The classes might not have been an eligible program for you, but could have been for someone else. (Rules are different for different people). You have no case here. They will not pay back your student loans. Don't spend too much on a lawyer, he won't be able to get anywhere either.... no matter what he says.

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