Here is my situation:
I'm an F-1 student, I'm in the US to pursue a Master's degree. After a couple of weeks I realized I chose the wrong school and I want to transfer. I got admitted to another school that I like better. I spoke to the DSO at the first school to ask him to release my SEVIS records, so the DSO at the other institution can start the transfer process, but this person is refusing to release my records. According to the Bursar's office I owe 1 week of tuition, a total of $3100, which I found ridiculous, so I'm refusing to pay.
My question is: Does the DSO has the power to refuse to release my SEVIS records since I don't want to pay? I would assume that my immigration records and my bills are two different matters, and he should release my records no matter what.. then the Bursar is free to sue me or whatever, but I don't think they can "lock" my SEVIS records.

Can someone please tell me if I'm wrong?

Thank you