<prompt> Human: This whole thing sounds really ridiculous, but about two years ago I apparently started an application to the University of Maryland University College. The application was never finished, never sent in transcripts, test results, etc and also never paid the 50 application fee which is probably what made me decide I didnt want to apply there anymore, so the app was obviously never looked at. I received an email about a week ago saying they were going to send my account to collections if I didnt pay the 50 I owed them. I called their office to explain that I no longer had any intention of finishing the application to be considered for their school and wanted all of this removed. They told me to send an email in with all the information and it would be taken care of. So I did, and after going back and forth a few times they essentially are telling me that I have no choice but to pay for something I dont want and wont receive. I realize its only 50 but I only make about 15k a year and have a very tight budget and this whole ordeal has me livid over their threats. Whats the next best plan of action?  <response>: If you didnt submit the application, you didnt apply, hence, they shouldnt charge you an application fee. If this were 20 years ago, would they charge you 50 because you started to fill out a paper application but never sent it in? If everything is as you described, I wouldnt pay it. That said, only you can decide if 50 is worth the fight. 