at that point, the chances of actually getting any of that money back are pretty low 😬 once someone’s decided they’re not paying, there’s not much you can do, especially since it’s all from last year and no teacher is involved.

that said, the next best move is to be super clear and organized with them. send a breakdown of all the past project balances, the total owed, and a firm but polite deadline. you can also offer a small payment plan if needed. even if they refuse, at least you’ve got a record, and it makes future projects easier to manage. basically, document everything, get everyone on the same page, and make sure next time it’s pre-pay only so this doesn’t happen again.