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Podcast: The College Investor Audio Show
Episode: Can Colleges Withhold Your College Transcript?
Description: Colleges have been known to withhold college transcripts to recover unpaid debts. But this practice is becoming illegal in some places.For many students and alumni, a college transcript is more than a piece of paper – it’s a gateway to career opportunities, additional education, and professional development. But what happens when a college withholds your transcript? Is it even legal for an institution to do that?The answer is complicated, yet this is a reality for many who face unpaid debts to their former colleges. Let’s dive into why this happens, the rules govern...