Thank you very much for that. Would it be worth it to fill the form myself and write that? What will be the chances of setting it aside by filling the form myself? if it is slim, then i may aswel just cross my fingers with the uni.

i probs can't prove the cock up wwas with the LEA. I had a discussion with the person who deals with the finance at uni today. She was very pleased and positive about the fact LEA were willing to pay it. She told me to take the oppertunity with both hands as not many people get this oppertunity. (she was being positive and helpful with me). I asked what will happen with the legal side of things i.e the courts etc. She told me to get the cheque off LEA and bring it to her and she will sort it with that side of the things. ( again in a positive manner). Anyway does the uni have the power to overturn the CCJ? Would it be better not fill the setting aside form in form for now then? and also is there anything else I should be doing in the meantime?

I'm sorry I should have phrased that better. I mean I have had the ccj since june. I'm trying to get this form filled as soon as possible

bumping up for some advice plzz

OKay guys some of you may remember my old thread about the uni having a CCJ against me in regards to tuition fees and thanks for your replies. This situation has changed: Situation: The uni have had a CCJ against me for not paying the tuition Fees to them. The problem arose because LEA (local education authority) who paid on behalf of me realised I didnt provide my families income to them for the academic year. therefore Took the payment back of the uni. So consequently a few years laters I am in debt with the uni: p.s at the time I went to uni tuition fees were paid by the LEA. Change in situation: I have said to the LEA i did provide the family income documents to them, which they have no record of. Anyway they have agreed to pay my tution fees to the Uni on the gorunds I provide the income evidence. Inland revenue will be sending me the documents the LEA require. Setting Aside judgement: What do I need to include in this in regards to the new info above? I have tried getting in touch with the CAB, but their always full, therefore have given me an appointment for Friday. Which I feel will be too late. Thanks for any previous responses in the other thread and any replies I get now.

thanks soo much for the info, i do apreiate it. I understand that I am suffering the consequences of my foolishness:( So is set aside different to appealing? what is the main difference? i can still provide the proof for the income via contacting Inland Revenue. The uni did send me letters a few years ago about the situation, that's when I contacted the LEA (who don't have any inof on it). Then they started to send letters to my sisters house for some reason, which I didnt have no knowledge about (technically). Anyway the uni then sent me a few letters in feb of this year in regards to the situation to my parernts house where I live. I did try to call the finance officer who was dealing with my case at the uni 3 times of so in march, which I never got hold off her. Despite her leaving me messages on my mobile to call her at a particular time and she was never there to take my call. I can prove this by my phone Bill, that I did call the university at that time. I did recieve court letters in regards to the situation in May time. I didnt understand it so therefore I called the court to be greeted by a very dismissive person on the phone. She told me theres nothing I need to do about the sitiuation. Which now I understand was incorrectr info. I can again prove I called the court in may by my phone bill. How would I explain why i didnt respond to the courts sooner?

thanks for the bump. Is there anyone with any ideas?

I have recieved a CCJ against me by the University. Reason: Not paying the tutition fees in 2006 when I graduated My argument: at the time I did my degree, the tutition was paid by the LEA (local education authority). At the beggining of each academic year, we have to fill a form to be eligible for tuition fee. I filled that form and passed it. So I could study from 2005-2006 when I graduated after my final year. After 2007 the LEA re asseedd my application form and realised 1 of the supporting docs (i.e family income) I gave them was the wrong one and asked me to send them it again. Which I did and am still able to do so now. Now the LEA are claiming they never recieved the form. Therefore took the tuition fee off the uni. Therefore means I am in debt to the uni of excess of £1100. Now I have got a CCJ against me which I feel I need to appeal against. I have 4 questions in regards: 1) Is it worth appealing against? (the uni have told me it’s most likely I would lose, as they have sent me numerous letters demanding the payment. Despite me claiming that I did send the evidence to the LEA, I cant prove that) 2) Would I need a lawyer to represent me? Would that be covered by legal aid? 3) Would this affect my credit file in terms of employment. I have recently applied for another job and they want to check my credit file. 4) I checked for debt solicitors and they charge £200 an hour and I can no way afford to have legal representation. Is it possible to represent myself? Thanks for any info. p.s i graduated in 2006 and at the time the LEA paid the tuition fees for us.