Student Debt Doctor Refunds
Consumers who lost money to Student Debt Doctor student loan debt-relief scam; second round for those who accepted first payment and paid Student Debt Doctor more than $155
Consumers who lost money to Student Debt Doctor student loan debt-relief scam; second round for those who accepted first payment and paid Student Debt Doctor more than $155. Payout: FTC sent 22,817 checks totaling more than $2 million; second round totaling over $580,000 to 14,067 people who paid more than $155. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
Consumers who lost money to Student Debt Doctor student loan debt-relief scam; second round for those who accepted first payment and paid Student Debt Doctor more than $155
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.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How hard is this claim to file?
Watch out for
- Checks must be cashed within 90 days as indicated on the check; expired checks cannot be redeemed.
- The FTC never requires people to pay money or provide account information to get a refund — anyone asking for payment or account details is a scammer.
- Second-round payments are only for consumers who accepted their first payment AND paid Student Debt Doctor more than the threshold amount; not everyone who received a first check qualifies for a second.
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?
No claim form is needed — Analytics issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
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1Watch your mail for a refund check from the FTC's refund administrator, Analytics.
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2Cash the check within 90 days, as indicated on the check.
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3If you have questions about your refund, call the refund administrator at 844-916-3240.
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4Do NOT pay any money or provide account information to anyone claiming to help you get your refund — the FTC never requires this.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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How we verified this record
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- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
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Eligibility summary
Consumers who lost money to Student Debt Doctor student loan debt-relief scam; second round for those who accepted first payment and paid Student Debt Doctor more than $155
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The FTC is sending a second round of payments totaling over $580,000 to 14,067 people who accepted their first payment and paid Student Debt Doctor more than $155.
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Payment status
Distribution complete
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The FTC first sent payments in June 2022, which resulted in more than $1.4 million in refunds. Additionally, there was a second payment sent to eligible recipients.
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Estimated payout
FTC sent 22,817 checks totaling more than $2 million; second round totaling over $580,000 to 14,067 people who paid more than $155.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The FTC is sending a second round of payments totaling over $580,000 to 14,067 people who accepted their first payment and paid Student Debt Doctor more than $155.
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Administrator
Analytics
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Recipients who have questions about their refund should call the refund administrator, Analytics, at 844-916-3240.
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Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida entered the order on November 30, 2018.
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The Federal Trade Commission sent 22,817 checks totaling more than $2 million to borrowers who lost money to a student loan debt-relief scam that operated under the names Student Debt Doctor.
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Court case number
172-3055 / X180002
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Case numbers: 172-3055 and X180002.
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No-claim explanation
The FTC automatically sent checks to eligible borrowers; no claim filing was required.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The Federal Trade Commission sent 22,817 checks totaling more than $2 million to borrowers who lost money to a student loan debt-relief scam that operated under the names Student Debt Doctor.
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Case name
FTC v. Student Debt Doctor LLC
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Student Debt Doctor settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Student Debt Doctor settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Analytics under case 172-3055 / X180002 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. File only through the official settlement website (www.ftc.gov); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 19, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Consumers who lost money to Student Debt Doctor student loan debt-relief scam; second round for those who accepted first payment and paid Student Debt Doctor more than $155
How much can I get from the Student Debt Doctor settlement?
FTC sent 22,817 checks totaling more than $2 million; second round totaling over $580,000 to 14,067 people who paid more than $155. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Student Debt Doctor Refunds pay out?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Student Debt Doctor Refunds claim form?
No claim form is needed — The FTC automatically sent checks to eligible borrowers; no claim filing was required. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
No claim needed — payment is automatic
If you qualify, the settlement pays you automatically. There's nothing to file — just keep an eye on your mail or account around the payment date.
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Listed on the official settlement website (Analytics).
Status history
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Disclaimer
SettleSignal 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. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.