Every dollar amount and date on this page is quoted from the official settlement document.
Student Debt Doctor Refunds
Court case: FTC v. Student Debt Doctor LLC
The FTC sent 22,817 checks totalling more than $2 million over the Student Debt Doctor scam, with a second round of over $580,000 for people who took the first payment.
Official eligibility wordingConsumers 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. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify You may qualify if you lost money to the Student Debt Doctor student loan debt-relief scam; the second round covers people who accepted the first payment.
- Estimated payoutFTC sent 22,817 checks totaling more than $2 million; second round totaling over $580,000 to 14,067 people who paid more than $155.
- What you needNothing to file — payment is sent automatically to people the administrator identifies.
- CourtU.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
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.
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How we verified this record
- Payout details Jun 19, 2026
- Eligibility Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator Jun 19, 2026
- Court case Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status Jun 19, 2026
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4 official sources linked to this record.
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
Verified Jun 17, 2026
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
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
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 Consulting LLC
Verified Jun 19, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
Where to act
No claim form is needed — Analytics Consulting LLC issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
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.
