Good for you, working at improving your credit, etc.

When I'd read this post, I'd felt I should share something with you. Please be extra careful about enrolling in foreign schools, paying special attention to the fine print re: deposits, tuition discounts, etc. One of my younger relatives answered an online ad for a UK graduate school (and I have seen the school advertised on this very site). She was "courted" by the school and was made all kinds of "promises." She was also promised a sizeable tuition discount IF she made a deposit of several thousand dollars before a certain deadline. She'd borrowed the money to make this deposit early. She later decided against going to the school and notified them long before any published deadlines for withdrawing. In fact, she had never signed up for a single class, etc.
(She had never matriculated, etc. Technically, she did not have to "withdraw," only monies had changed hands.)
The UK-based school refuses to refund a single penny. Their reasoning: Although she did not miss a deadline, the fact she'd never obtain a refund was in the fine print somewhere in their literature.)

It all looks legit, very professional, etc. yet, they are taking advantage of people. How does someone in the U.S. legally pursue a school in the U.K., without losing even more money? (Rhetorical) This case is currently being investigated by the Attorney General's office. I highly doubt they will recover any money.

Please be very careful!


WC