Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus

IUP is the worst institution I have ever dealt with. The financial office is soulless. I am a single mother of two already holding a bachelors degree. I switched jobs which required me to go back to school. I was aware of that when I took the job. I was told that FAFSA would cover it if I was eligible. The program I entered was Vocational Education. They have the courses set up so that they are just under ONE credit for part time eligibility through FAFSA. Unfortunately, my district does not pay... Read More for the needed courses so everything comes out of pocket. I have to work two jobs to maintain my bills and my children's lifestyle because of this. Someone recommended to me that I enter a masters program considering I already have a BS degree. I enrolled in the classes late due to the start of the semester, and my professors were not willing to let me make up the work, at the same time my grandmother became ill and I had to become her caretaker. Needless to say, it was a horrible time to go back to school. With that being said, I had no choice other than to drop my courses. IUP stated that even with the late enrollment, and my personal problems they were still charging me for the courses I was only in for about 3 weeks. IUP sent me a statement of over $9,100. They have a policy that if my bill is not under 1,000 I cannot attend any courses. Therefore I cannot complete the course needed to keep my job. THIS IS THEFT! I am a single mother of two, with a mortgage, already working two jobs to keep up with my bills, both of my daughters are on my insurance..everything rides on my job. I am about to lose my livelihood because of this institution. I hope IUP is proud of the fact that they are putting a single mom on the streets with her children. DO NOT GO HERE, THEY WILL BLEED YOU OF EVERY DIME YOU HAVE!!!!!!!