Claim Form Deadline: December 23, 2024
Payout: $2 Million Total
Proof Required: Yes
What is the Catholic University of America Settlement?
A class action lawsuit involving The Catholic University of America has been settled for $2 million. The lawsuit centers on students who were enrolled at the university during the Spring 2020 semester and were transitioned to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawsuit claims these students are entitled to partial refunds for tuition and fees, given the shift to online learning.
What is the Total Settlement Amount?
The total settlement amount is $2,000,000.
How Do I Qualify for a Payout?
You may be eligible for a payout if you meet all of the following criteria:
- You were an undergraduate or graduate student at Catholic University during the Spring 2020 semester.
- You did not withdraw from the university by March 18, 2020.
- You paid tuition and/or fees to Catholic University (not including any scholarships, grants, or tuition remission from the university).
- Your tuition or fees have not been fully refunded by Catholic University.
How Much Can I Get Paid?
The settlement fund, after deducting attorney fees, expenses, payments to some lead plaintiffs, and administrative costs, will be divided equally among all eligible class members. The exact amount each individual will receive is not yet determined and will depend on the final deductions.
How Do I File a Claim?
No action is required on your part to receive your share of the settlement. If you qualify, you will automatically receive a check sent to your last known mailing address, as listed in Catholic University’s records. If you’d like to update your address or choose to receive your payment via Venmo or PayPal, you can do so by visiting the settlement website.
Do I Need Documentation to File a Claim?
No documentation is required to file a claim. Eligibility will be based on your enrollment status and tuition/fees payments for the Spring 2020 semester, as recorded by Catholic University.
How to File Your Claim
Claim Form Website: CuaCovidTuitionSettlement.com
Please be aware that your claim form will be rejected if it contains fraudulent information. By submitting your information and your sworn statement of its accuracy, you are agreeing to do so under penalty of perjury. Submitting false information not only jeopardizes your claim but also affects others who are genuinely eligible for the settlement. If you are uncertain about your eligibility for this class action settlement, please visit the class action administrator’s website for more information. Note that NoProofClassActions.org participates in the Amazon affiliate advertising program, and this post may include affiliate links, which could result in us earning a commission if you make a purchase through those links.