STA International - University Accommodation Debt

[adamski12]

Hi all, first post here so sorry if it's in the wrong place.

 

I have been receiving phone calls and letters from a company called STA international claiming I owe £780 from a University Accommodation debt.

 

According to the University it is because even though I moved out, I was still liable for the charges.

 

I left university late 2008 and don't feel that this debt is mine.

 

I stupidly made one payment to shut them up earlier this year (guessing it means I can't wait for it to become SB)

 

What do I do?

 

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

[unclebulgaria67]

Have you written asking for any proof of the amount being owed ? They should supply a copy of the contract you signed and a statement showing the amount due. Ask for this in writing.

[PGH7447]

are you british, because these are an international debt collector

[adamski12]

Thank you for the replies.

 

I haven't written to them, but I will do and ask them what you've suggested. Would be good to see what they come back with.

 

I am British but I believe they deal with a lot of the universities when it comes to student debt.

[unclebulgaria67]

Thank you for the replies.

 

I haven't written to them, but I will do and ask them what you've suggested. Would be good to see what they come back with.

 

I am British but I believe they deal with a lot of the universities when it comes to student debt.

 

I thought you had some form of grant or loan for accommodation costs ? If so, if the debt is definetely due after making enquiries, can you contact the grant/loan people if necessary to tag on this extra amount backdated ?