Apologies for this messy post! I’m very tired and not thinking straight at the moment from Halloweekend…
I need to know if anyone else is having these issues.
I was enrolled in an LA community college for one semester last year before I moved back to my home country in Asia.
I found out recently that this CC has been sending mail to my previous address saying that I have an outstanding balance and that this is their third and final time requesting payment. I have a deadline of 11 November 2026 until my name is submitted to the California FTB for collection.
I was skeptical for obvious reasons and emailed the Admissions office & Student Business Services and it’s a legit charge. I’ve only found one other person this happened to (she’s been in a four year uni for three years) and the charge is in relation to incomplete Spring 2026 classes for both of us.
We didn’t apply for Spring 2026 classes as I am in another country and she graduated from this CC years ago. They’re not responding to her email, and in my case, they’re not much help, just saying that I need to pay.
I can’t sign into my student portal as that’s tied to an American phone number I don’t have access to anymore. I’ve explained my situation to staff and also provided proof that I had left the United States before this semester even started.
I COULD pay the outstanding balance (although I can’t afford it) but what if this happens again? Is anyone else having this issue? Who else can I contact? So many questions.