visiting communities and obstacles to entrance

[MarysLittleFlower]

I'm just wondering... Would a community typically let you visit them if you are still paying your loans etc? I mean for a discernment retreat / live in. Particularly cloistered communities. Thanks!

[vee]

Probably.   I say probably because most might, some may not.  For a live in though the vast majority, if not all, will require you to visit them first. 

[Feankie]

Again, why don't you ask the particular community/s you're interested in.  I don't think anyone here can answer with certainty for a particular Order.

[TheresaThoma]

I still have loans but I have never had an issue with going on Come and Sees. It might vary for live-ins but it doesn't hurt to ask!

[katherineH]

I can't think of any reason they wouldn't let you visit with loans, since you are neither committed to them or they to you. 

[Spem in alium]

I don't see any reason why not, but best to ask them if you're concerned.