University of Southern California $2M Student Fees Settlement
Court case: Chaisson, et al. v. University of Southern California
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 wordingCurrent 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
How hard is this claim to file?
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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Claim deadline
June 5, 2026
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
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Proof requirement
No
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Payment status
Final approval pending
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Administrator
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Court
Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County
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Objection deadline
May 4, 2026
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Opt-out deadline
May 4, 2026
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Class period start
July 14, 2016
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Class period end
March 4, 2026
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Court case number
20STCV27062
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Case name
Chaisson, et al. v. University of Southern California
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