While I agree that the UOP is technically a legitimate school, I think you, the OP, should proceed with caution. Check out http://www.ripoffreport.com and search for complaints regarding UOP. Some schools and employers look down on the program, thinking that the classes are inferior to those of a "brick and mortar" institution. I'm not saying that assessment is correct, but I think you should consider the possibility. I've worked in the college field for three years now as an instructor, and there are critics, as well as apologists, for online programs such as UOP. Perhaps I am biased because I taught at a state school.

If you need to do your education online, many state schools offer distance learning at a cheaper cost (for some classes...others usually are held on campus). However, this will vary depending on where you live. On another note, for people in the business world, UOP could be the best thing since sliced bread. My intent is not to trash UOP. Rather, I want to provide my opinion. I do think that their billing practices are suspect at times, hence the reason I think you should research on ripoffreport. This "school" might be your best option, depending on your personal, unique circumstances. Whether or not this is true, check all of your correspondences to/from the school. Bring everything to an attorney if need be. It's possible that certain fees were not covered by financial aid. To be frank, some of the complaints on ripoff were disturbing. People were lied to when enrolling, billed for classes they didn't take, were told they needed certain prerequisites when they did in fact not...the list goes on. As a final note, research. I hope the issue is resolved.