Bursary Problems

[Dave A]

That might just blow the leverage option.

Normally if you don't do the time, you have to pay back the bursary as a loan. I had hoped the threat of losing the option of recovering funds advanced would be an incentive for the company to honour the contract. But after your last post, perhaps not.

Probably a pretty good time to read the fine print of your bursary contract to see where you stand legally right now. Maybe find a bright law student at the varsity to check it over? It's going to come down to contract law, which is primarily about interpretation.

[xatha]

Unfortunately I will have no leverage and it will end up a legal matter. Thanks for the suggestion of finding a law student to take a look.

Luckily the contract states that if there is no work available, the bursary does not have to be paid back. Only if I break the contract in some way will I have to pay it back.

It is very frustrating as I even have emails from the company stating that they will pay the amount.

[Dave A]

There are always bumps in the road of life. I see people with big plans stopped by pebbles all the time.

Luckily the contract states that if there is no work available, the bursary does not have to be paid back.

May I quietly suggest that if you don't look for silver linings, life will drive you mad with frustration.

At least you are free to pursue your future without that debt on your back.

[xatha]

I suppose that is true. Luckily I can continue and I finished my honours. There is no debt on my back but my dad has to carry it. He cannot get his money back which is a shame.

Thank you for all your help! I really appreciate it.