Illinois Institute of Technology - COVID Tuition
If you were an Illinois Tech student who paid tuition or fees for Spring 2020, you'll automatically get a check in the mail — no claim required. You can optionally choose to be paid via Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal, or update your address, before September 10, 2026.
Payment amount set by the settlement administrator
Illinois Tech is paying $1,000,000 total. After attorneys' fees, a class representative award, and administration costs are deducted, what's left gets split equally among approximately 6,200 class members.
📄 Proof requirement not specified here — check the official site for what documentation, if any, a claim needs.
You'll go to: iltech2020settlement.com
Who may qualify
You're covered if you were enrolled at Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) for the Spring 2020 term and paid — or were obligated to pay — tuition, fees, or other costs. Students who were already in an exclusively online program before March 23, 2020 are not included.
Official eligibility wording
You are a Settlement Class Member if you were an Illinois Tech student who paid or were obligated to pay tuition, fees, or other costs for the Spring 2020 academic term (excluding students enrolled in programs offered exclusively online prior to March 23, 2020).
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- September 10, 2026
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
No action needed to receive a check. To choose a different payment method (Venmo, Zelle, PayPal) or update your mailing address, complete the online election form at iltech2020settlement.com by September 10, 2026.
How to file this claim
✅ You do not need to file — payment is automatic.
- Make sure you qualify: you paid tuition or fees to Illinois Tech for Spring 2020, and you weren't enrolled in a program that was already fully online before March 23, 2020.
- If Illinois Tech has your current address, sit tight. A check gets mailed to your last known address once the settlement goes effective.
- Want to switch to Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal, or need to update your address? Fill out the election form at https://iltech2020settlement.com/form/claim/ before September 10, 2026.
- Questions? Call the settlement administrator at (877) 272-1163.
What the form asks
- Payment method preference (optional) — Your Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal account details if you'd rather get paid electronically than by check. (Open the payment app you use and grab your username or linked account info.)
- Updated mailing address (optional) — Your current mailing address if it's different from what Illinois Tech had on file. (Your current home address.)
Documents you'll need
- No documents required for automatic payment
Watch out for
- The election form deadline is September 10, 2026. Miss it and you're locked into whatever address Illinois Tech has for you.
- The total settlement fund is $1,000,000. Attorney fees, expenses, a class representative award, and admin costs come out first, then what's left gets split equally among roughly 6,200 class members.
- Students who were enrolled exclusively in online programs before March 23, 2020 aren't part of the class.
- The Final Approval Hearing was scheduled for June 24, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Before the election form deadline, check https://iltech2020settlement.com/ to confirm the court approved the settlement.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with the official administrator via the official claim form before September 10, 2026.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Unknown.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before September 10, 2026.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
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Claim deadline
September 10, 2026
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Eligibility summary
You are a Settlement Class Member if you were an Illinois Tech student who paid or were obligated to pay tuition, fees, or other costs for the Spring 2020 academic term (excluding students enrolled in programs offered exclusively online prior to March 23, 2020).
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
iltech2020settlement.com
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Illinois Institute of Technology - COVID Tuition settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Illinois Institute of Technology - COVID Tuition settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. File only through the official settlement website (iltech2020settlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 16, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
You are a Settlement Class Member if you were an Illinois Tech student who paid or were obligated to pay tuition, fees, or other costs for the Spring 2020 academic term (excluding students enrolled in programs offered exclusively online prior to March 23, 2020).
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is September 10, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Unknown. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Illinois Institute of Technology - COVID Tuition pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Illinois Institute of Technology - COVID Tuition claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Do I have to file a claim to get paid?
No. Settlement class members automatically receive a check mailed to their last known address after the settlement becomes effective. You only need to do something if you want to change how you're paid or update your address.
How do I get paid by Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal instead of a check?
Go to iltech2020settlement.com/form/claim and fill out the election form before September 10, 2026. You can also use that form to update your mailing address if you've moved.
What if I was already in an online-only program before March 2020?
Students enrolled in programs offered exclusively online prior to March 23, 2020 are excluded from the settlement. If your program moved online because of COVID-19 (not before), you're still included.
Can I opt out if I want to sue Illinois Tech on my own?
Yes. The exclusion deadline was May 28, 2026, and the objection deadline was also May 28, 2026. If you missed those dates, you're bound by the settlement if the court approves it.
When will I actually receive payment?
The final approval hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2026. Payments go out after the court approves the settlement and any appeals are resolved. Check iltech2020settlement.com or call (877) 272-1163 for the latest timing.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Use the official settlement administrator or government source.
Listed on the official settlement website.
Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 16, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 16, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.