This is crazy!

<p>I attended a four year college for 2 semesters and could no longer continue because my family could no longer afford the tuition and fees. I ended up owing around $20,000( I applied as an international student and was not eligible for any financial aid at the time and things haven't exactly been forthcoming since then).</p>

<p>After this, i "foolishly" tried to get an official transcript but was told that until I paid off the $20,000, that would be impossible. I decided to then enroll at a community college where I have been for the past two years. Now as a permanent resident, I have been offered an athletic scholarship to another 4 year college but as I am lacking one of my transcripts, I am totally clueless on what to do. I am almost certain that I won't be able to apply without this transcript and I am also not comfortable with the idea of lying on the application.</p>

<p>I have a couple of months before i am scheduled to start school at this new college and it seems like this situation with the previous college will make it impossible for me to transfer.</p>

<p>P.S I anonymously called the new college to inquire about this type of situation and their response was that " We will not be able to admit you without the official transcript".</p>

<p>Has anyone been in this kind of situation and what was the outcome?</p>

<p>Does anyone have any experience dealing with a situation like this and what would you advise?</p>

<p>I appreciate all responses.</p>

<p>wow realli they wont give u a transcript until u pay off all of your debt? thats insane!</p>

<p>Yes. Isn't this for all colleges?</p>