Difficult situation with german student visa

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  • Stay 90 days or less by leaving early. As you point out, a bad idea from your viewpoint because the trip is already booked.
  • Stay 90 days or less by leaving in between, to a country which allows easy or visa-free entry for US citizens. That costs money, and we don't know how tightly your program is scheduled. Can you take an "extended" weeked off?
  • Stay more than 90 days with a German D visa. As you point out, the university isn't helping because they made the program 82 days -- presumably just to avoid such hassle.
  • Break the law, risk a fine on departure, and risk problems with future visits.
    Bad idea.
    You are young. Do you want to check "yes" on questions if you have ever been fined for overstay, deported etc. for the rest of your life?

It seems to me that there are no painless, cost-free options for you. (Note that a D visa application will take significant effort from you even if the university would help. It is more than just some paperwork.)

I'm not in your position, but I'd probably go for leaving in between (two whole days). Ever been to the UK? That should be possible for less than €500 if you plan well ahead. A bus ticket should be less than €100, and there are many nice, scenic towns with cheaper stays than London. Just make sure that you cross the border before midnight on Friday and after midnight on Monday.

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