Hey!Thank you for your help on this matter. I would like to get this matter sorted,however every time I tried to talk to uni or ask for the signed agreement they only said if I don't pay they will pass my details to debt collector company. In the case I receive a Claim form could I just pay the debt and get rid of the problem then or once the process is started I'd have to go through all of it.

Thank you. I'd hope this is the case...

Thank you,DX! I've re-red the letter without panicking and you are right, they say they will advise the client to apply for CCJ. However, how likely it is that the uni would really apply for one in this case ? Also,if they do apply but is no written agreement between us stating the terms and conditions, could they win?

Not sure what questions you mean. I've answered everyone so far I believe. Unless is something I can't see...? Thank you!!

Hi renegadeimp and thank you for your answer. But is it possible for the unu to take legal action even tho they have sold the debt to Controlaccount PLC ?

Hi Bazzas.Thank you for your reply! Yes it is their 'Masters intern bursary'. I have worked 37hrs and they credited me with £10 per hour.

Thank you very much for your reply,DX! Indeed they say a lot "will" or "could". However I've heard they can apply for a CCJ if the Uni gave them the right to. While with regards to the other questions concerning the agreement or contract, I asked them various times and they just told me that I have to pay. And that I have tha handbook where conditions are stated. But the welcome handbook cannot replace a contract or signed agreement,can it? Thank you again! Alex

Hi everyone, After graduating uni I have applied to a Master scholarship and I have been given one. The university agreed to pay for my full master course and I was to cover 350 hrs of internship during the whole year course. A few months into my degree I had to defer due to health issues. At the time they were encouraging and advised me to freeze the course for a few months and then decide if I want to come back depending on how I feel. When the time came I decided to not continue it and as they heard this they told me I have to pay for the first semester as I did not do enough internship hours to cover that (£1130). Initially I said I am willing to pay but I would like to see the terms and conditions of the scholarship in the case of a referral and our contract signed. There was no contract and no terms and conditions. the only thing they have provided me with was a time sheet where it shows how many hours I've worked as an intern and threats that if I do not pay they will send my details to their debt collectors agency. Please note I never said I will not pay, I just said I will but I need to see the contract and conditions first and make sure that is the case. Next email came from Controlaccount PLC asking me to pay them £1330 on behalf of University College Birmingham. I have ignored their emails and calls until now, yesterday I received a letter for the first time. threatening me that if I do not pay in 14 days they will apply for a CCJ and I will have to pay for court charges plus other fees too. My question is, can they really apply for a CCJ, and if they do will this immediately affect my credit score or only in the case that I do not pay in 30 days after the court decision. I am planning to apply for a mortgage in the future and this worries me. Thank you very much in advance. Alex