re: How f***ed am I?

Quick little update.

I did reach out to the University - and they will not release transcripts until the collection agency says it's been paid. I tried to negotiate with them and they weren't having it.

What's funny is, for my current job I did have a background check where they verified my degree, and the University did confirm both my attendance and graduation to the employer/background check company. So I don't think I'd run into any issues there.

However, I want that damn diploma, and possibly grad school. I'm going to negotiate with the collection agency after they send me validation. Can I suggest that once I start paying they notify the university that it's settled that way the damn University will send my diploma?

I appreciate all of the feedback and advice.