Hoping someone can help. I am in my last semester of an lvn program at a small technical college in Texas. We complete our program in august and walk in September. Just this week several of my classmates were notified that they owe money to their student accounts and that if they are not paid I full this week, the school will not schedule their nclex or let them walk in graduation.
I attended a four year public school in the past (in another state). And they were not allowed to do things such as this. Student accounts were not in any way connected to graduating. Also, how can the school refuse to schedule a test that the student has paid for and completed requirements for? This effectively prevents the students affected from sitting for their license even though they graduated (completed program requirements even though they don't walk due to an administrative issue.) Can the students schedule the board themselves?
I would really appreciate any direction on this matter. We have been through a lot together and I would hate to see us not all continue together on a financial issue. If anyone knows whT legal authority I can ask this question to, I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
