My question involves education law in the State of: FL
Due to exhorbitant costs, I have had to transfer from a private university to a community college in my hometown.
I have a balance due the university and have been making regular payments to reduce the balance to 0. The University refuses to release my transcripts until the balance is paid and I am unable to register for classes at the community college without a transcript. I am currently not attending classes anywhere. When I contacted the University, I was advised while they would not release my transcripts, they would be more than happy to give me a cumbersome loan so I could stay there.
Is it legal for the university to withhold my transcripts (I have been making regular payments) and prevent me from obtaining an affordable education?

