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University of Southern California Settlement defendant
13 fields cited Closed Jun 5, 2026 No proof needed

University of Southern California $2M Student Fees Settlement

This settlement is closed. The claim deadline was June 5, 2026. It’s listed here for reference — the claim window has closed. Browse settlements open for claims →

The University of Southern California (USC) settled a class action over disputed late fees — including Late Registration Fees, Late Settlement Fees, and Monthly Finance Charges — charged to students. The university agreed to a $2 million fund for students who paid these fees without receiving a full refund or waiver. The claim filing window closed on June 5, 2026.

Official eligibility wording

Current or former USC students charged certain late fees (Late Registration Fees, Late Settlement Fees, or Monthly Finance Charges) between July 14, 2016 and March 4, 2026, who have not received a full refund or waiver. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.

Key facts

  • Who may qualify Current or former USC students who were charged Late Registration Fees, Late Settlement Fees, or Monthly Finance Charges between July 14, 2016 and March 4, 2026, and never received a full refund or waiver.
  • Claim deadlineJune 5, 2026 (closed)
  • Proof requiredNo
  • What you needThe June 5, 2026 claim deadline has passed; no new claims are being accepted.
  • CourtSuperior Court of California, Los Angeles County

Important dates

May 4, 2026
passed
Exclusion deadline (passed)
May 4, 2026
passed
Objection deadline (passed)

How hard is this claim to file?

Current or former USC students charged late registration fees, late settlement fees, or monthly finance charges during the class period must file a claim to receive a payment — no money is paid automatically. The claim form requires your unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice you received. This claim form asks for 5 fields and 2 documents.

What the form asks

  • — The unique ID printed on the settlement notice mailed to you by the settlement administrator. (On the settlement notice you received in the mail from the settlement administrator.)
  • — The PIN printed on the settlement notice mailed to you by the settlement administrator. (On the settlement notice you received in the mail from the settlement administrator.)
  • — Confirm under penalty of perjury that you are a current or former USC student whom the university assessed late fees during the class period. (This is a checkbox or signature field on the claim form itself.)
  • — Choose one: credit to USC student account, PayPal, Zelle (U.S. bank accounts only), or mailed check. (Selected on the claim form; provide relevant account details for the chosen method.)
  • — Your current mailing address for check delivery or future correspondence. (Your current home or forwarding address.)

Documents you'll need

Watch out for

  • The claim deadline has passed — the official settlement website states 'The Claim Deadline has passed'; confirm your eligibility to file before proceeding.
  • Only the enrolled student whom USC assessed the fees is eligible — even if someone else paid on your behalf, only the student may file.
  • Class members with a positive balance on their USC account will receive credit to that account regardless of their selected payment preference.
  • If a mailed check goes uncashed within 90 days or an electronic payment is not completed, the funds will be donated to Scholarship America Inc.
  • If total approved claims exceed the available payment pool, each individual payment will be reduced proportionally.

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

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Evidence review in progress 6 / 8 fields checked against the official settlement website on June 19, 2026
  • Claim deadline
  • Eligibility
  • Proof requirement
  • Administrator
  • Court case
  • Payment status
  • 2 fields queued for re-check

1 official source linked to this record.

Every check below was verified against the official settlement website on June 19, 2026.

  • Claim deadline

    June 5, 2026

  • Proof requirement

    No

  • Payment status

    Final approval pending

  • Administrator

    Simpluris

  • Court

    Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County

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  • Objection deadline

    May 4, 2026

  • Opt-out deadline

    May 4, 2026

  • Class period start

    July 14, 2016

  • Class period end

    March 4, 2026

  • Court case number

    20STCV27062

  • Case name

    Chaisson, et al. v. University of Southern California

Where to act

No public claim form

The claim deadline (Jun 05, 2026) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.

SettleSignal summary card for University of Southern California $2M Student Fees Settlement, claim by June 5, 2026. Accepted official evidence on file.