<prompt> Human: This semester I started back to school, and in gathering everything I needed to start back, I asked for my transcripts from a school I attended ten years ago. I got a notice back from the transcript company that said they couldnt release the transcripts because the school was saying I owed them a balance of 1,300, and I wouldnt be able to get a transcript until I paid the school the balance. Please know that I keep a very good eye on my finances and credit and have never gotten a phone call or received anything in writing saying that I owe them a balance over the ten years. Im current on my monthly payments for federal student loans that Im paying for for when I went to school there. The school Im currently attending wont let me register for next semesters classes without this transcript from this school, even though Ive explained to them this entire situation. In their defense, I understand they dont know me from Adam, and they have standards that they have to follow. Anyways, upon calling the school that says I owe them money many times, I was finally able to get someone on the phone yesterday. The lady I spoke to on the phone said that the debt was marked with a possible discrepancy and that shed get back to me as soon as she could. She did get back to me by email saying the business office says it was for a class I dropped ten years ago that the student loan didnt cover. Ive asked for a bill or formal piece of paper saying I owe the money, but so far no response. Is there anything I can do on this matter without shelling out 1300 bucks just because someone says I owe them? So far, theyve been able to give me no proof of the debt, and even if they could provide proof, how would I know that its legitimate? Thanks in advance for any help or advice on this matter. I really feel like my advancement in my current school is being held hostage.  <response>: They told you theyd check for a discrepancy and let you know. So first step is to wait to see what they say. If there is no discrepancy, you pay them what you owe, and get your transcript. 