The college I am going to has changed my course plan and it will cause financial and time issues. What can I do?

Such complaints against trade and proprietary schools are legion. You will need to gather together all your documentation and communications,...

I was disciplined for breaking a policy at my college. They contacted my parents and I'm 22. Doesn't this violate FERPA ?

You have no private cause of action under FERPA. Ms. McCall has pointed out the complaint procedures with the U. S. Department of Education. ...

Is it legal for a school to take away basic necessities students are paying for due to pranks?

College dorm shenanigans never change. Complain to your dorm adviser. Then go through the complaint process contained in your student handbook....

Use the Small Claims Court in your community to recover the monetary loss from the boy and/or his parents. Call the court for the documents you...

My son attended a Primrose Academy school in Texas. I lost my job and had to withdraw him.

No. Debts are not criminal offenses. In fact their actions could rise to the level of the criminal offense of extortion if they or their...

My son accured of smoking marijuana off campus and return to school for an event.. A home drug was given, result negative.

When searching for education attorneys here on Avvo, it is important to ask if they represent any school districts. Find one who exclusively...

Seeking an educational lawyer in the state of MN.

I agree with Ms. Sargent. Gather your documentation, including and scan into one or more e-mailable documents before you make the call. This will...

College lost accreditation whilst I was trying to complete my degree. They refused to allow me to finish. Now I have major debt

After you have pursued the remedies and looked at the information suggested by Mr. Harvey, you should probably do the following: 1. Gather...

Sharing Students information without showing student's name?

This is a very tricky question. If the news media is calling or inquiring, the event could be well known enough to identify students involved. ...

What principal could do if he found that teachers making fun of students about something students have done using their names?

Mr. Vasquez is, as usual, right on point with his comments on your issue. If you follow the procedures he outlines, you will probably get relief...