Every dollar amount and date on this page is quoted from the official settlement document.
Widener University $800,000 COVID-19 Tuition Settlement
Court case: Sparacino v. Widener University
Widener University students who paid Spring 2020 tuition or fees for in-person classes share an $800,000 COVID-19 settlement.
Official eligibility wordingStudents enrolled at Widener during Spring 2020 semester who paid tuition and/or fees and were enrolled in at least one in-person on-campus class during Spring 2020. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify You may qualify if you were enrolled at Widener during the Spring 2020 semester, paid tuition or fees, and were enrolled in at least one in-person on-campus class.
- Estimated payoutPro-rata share of $800,000 Settlement Fund after deducting attorneys' fees, administrative costs, and service award; plus five complimentary athletic event tickets and recreation center access through June 30, 2027.
- Proof requiredNo
- What you needNothing to file — payment is sent automatically to people the administrator identifies. No proof is required.
- CourtEastern District of Pennsylvania
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
What the form asks
- — The unique code from your settlement notice (Your mailed or emailed settlement notice from the administrator)
- — The PIN from your settlement notice (Your mailed or emailed settlement notice from the administrator)
- — Choose paper check, Venmo, or PayPal (Your preference — default is paper check if no Election Form is submitted)
- — Your current permanent mailing address (Your own records)
Watch out for
- Students who received scholarships, grants, or credits that equaled or exceeded their total payment obligations are excluded and will not receive payment
- Students who made no payments, contributions, or third-party arrangements toward tuition or fees are excluded
- If your address has changed since Spring 2020, your automatic check may go to the wrong address — submit an Election Form to update it
- Unclaimed payments may be donated to Widener student scholarships after a waiting period, so make sure your address is current
- The opt-out and objection deadlines have already passed as of the notice dates listed
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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2 official sources linked to this record.
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
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Proof requirement
No
"Do Nothing and Automatically Receive a Payment" is the default option.
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Payment status
Final approval pending
The "Final Approval Hearing" is "currently scheduled for June 30, 2026."
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Estimated payout
Pro-rata share of $800,000 Settlement Fund after deducting attorneys' fees, administrative costs, and service award; plus five complimentary athletic event tickets and recreation center access through June 30, 2027.
The defendant agreed to pay "$800,000 into a Settlement Fund" plus non-cash benefits including five complimentary athletic event tickets and recreation center access through June 30, 2027.
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Court
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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Official claim URL
www.claimsettlementportal.com
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Objection deadline
May 26, 2026
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Opt-out deadline
May 26, 2026
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
"Do Nothing and Automatically Receive a Payment" is the default option.
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Court case number
2:24-cv-01001
Civil Action No. 2:24-cv-01001 (E.D. Pa.)
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No-claim explanation
Class members automatically receive payment sent to address on file with Widener; an Election Form is optional to update address or choose Venmo/PayPal payment method.
Settlement payments will be "sent by first class U.S. Mail to your permanent mailing address currently on file with Widener" or members may submit an Election Form to receive payment via Venmo, PayPal, or updated address.
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Case name
Sparacino v. Widener University
Where to act
No claim form is needed — the official administrator 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.
