Can I sue a college for breach of contract?
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Can I sue a college for breach of contract?
In 2009, I enrolled in college. During the admissions process I was denied entry into the surgical tech program because of a felony conviction on my record. A week or two after my denial, I was called in to have meeting with the program director. The director then asked me about my record and how long ago it was. I informed her that it happened in 1996. She said let her look into it. Approximately a week after that. I was called to come in and do my financial aid and I was approved to do the program. I was a month before going on externs, I was advised that I could not finish due to my felony. However, this was discussed before and accepted. What are my legal rights?
Asked on December 30, 2010 under Business Law, South Carolina
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
From the way that you have written the facts here it appears that you may have a valid case against the College for their actions. Either the program director dropped the ball or someone did. I would consult with an attorney in your are on this matter. Not only have you paid for the program (and I am assuming that you will continue to pay for it long after you leave) but you lost an entire almost 2 years of your life in the program. You could have directed yourself in to another program that would have accepted your felony conviction without question or at least it would not have made a difference in your obtaining the skills that you needed. Good luck to you.
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