Hugh J Ward and Fees

westwinger

2 years ago I attended UCD for a few months but had to drop out due to a multitude of issues, mental health and otherwise. I never paid my fees. Last week I received a very threatening letter out of the blue from a debt collecting agency called Hugh J Ward saying if I didn't pay the fees, amounting to 6000e, they would issue court summons. What would be the best way to go about this? I absolutely do not want to deal with some dodgy sounding debt collectors. The letter said that I would have to deal with them directly, but would much prefer to deal with UCD. Anyone have any advice?

Also, as I didn't finish the year, do I still have to pay the full fees? I have no problem paying part of it, but 6000 for 2 months is too much and an amount I really can't handle.

beardedmaster

Was this an undergrad? Did you officially remove yourself from the college register when you dropped out?
You should only be liable for half the Student Contribution charge of that year, as you were only there for semester 1.

Contact UCD directly anyway, and ask them about it.

Here's an FAQ on Fees and such.
http://www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/fees/faq.html

UCDCritic

Also, get a letter from your consultant saying you were sick and that's why you left.

I think that should help.

Sam the Sham

"Hugh J. Ward"?? Sounds like a joke: "Huge Award." Are you sure it's for real?

UCDCritic

Sam the Sham wrote: »

"Hugh J. Ward"?? Sounds like a joke: "Huge Award." Are you sure it's for real?

http://hughjwardsolicitors.ie/