I thought I was reading our own story. My husband's experience is EXACTLY what yours was. He was told to apply for FAFSA and whatever government grants and loans would not pay for he could get from student loans. He started at UofP in June '06. In February he was told to pay $400 and something as his financial aid was not in full because he "wasn't able to transfer as many credits as they thought he could and so entered as a Level 2 student" WHATEVER THAT MEANS??!!

So we paid the money and then this last week he was told via email that we owe the entire amount of the next course before we start in two weeks. $1500 yeah right!! We are 9 months away from graduation and can't pay that so I dont know what to do. I thought a finanical aid counselor was to help you attain financial aid not email you and throw a surprise bill your way. They were deceptive and dishonest during the enrollment process promising that we wouldn't have to pay anything out of pocket and now we're stuck.

Let us know what solution you come up with.

C. Walker, Arizona