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Students enrolled at Drexel University during the spring 2020 term who paid any part of their tuition or fees may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.
Drexel University agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment after the university transitioned from in-person to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who are the class members?
Class members must meet all of the following criteria:
- They enrolled as a student at Drexel University during the spring 2020 term.
- They or someone else paid any part of their payment obligation for tuition and/or fees for that term.
The settlement administrator identified eligible students using Drexel’s records and sent notices to those who may qualify.
Who is excluded from the class?
- Students who enrolled solely in online classes through Drexel University Online during spring 2020.
- Students whose tuition and fees for spring 2020 Drexel fully funded (i.e., they did not pay or have an obligation to pay any tuition or fees themselves).
How much can class members receive?
Pro rata payment: The settlement administrator will distribute the net settlement fund, after deductions for attorneys’ fees, class representative awards and administrative costs, equally among all eligible class members who do not opt out.
The exact amount each class member will receive depends on the number of eligible participants and the final net settlement fund. The settlement does not specify a minimum or maximum payment per person.
No action needed to receive payment
Class members do not need to file a claim to receive their payment. The settlement administrator will automatically send checks by first class U.S. Mail to the last known permanent mailing address on file with the university registrar.
Class members can update their address or choose a payment method online or by downloading, printing and completing a PDF form and mailing it to the settlement administrator.
Settlement administrator’s mailing address: Deller v. Drexel University, c/o RG/2 Claims Administration LLC, P.O. Box 59479, Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479
$2.2 million settlement fund breakdown
The $2,200,000 settlement fund includes:
- Settlement administration costs: Estimated not to exceed $50,000
- Attorneys’ fees: Up to $733,260
- Attorneys’ expenses: To be determined
- Service award to class representative: Up to $10,000
- Payments to approved class members: Remainder of the settlement fund
Important dates
- Deadline to update address or select payment method: 45 days after the effective date (to be posted on the settlement website)
- Deadline to opt out: June 25, 2026
- Fairness hearing: Aug. 5, 2026
When is the Drexel COVID settlement payout date?
The settlement administrator will distribute payments within 60 days after the settlement becomes final.
Why is there a class action settlement?
The class action lawsuit claimed Drexel University breached its contract with students and received unjust enrichment when it switched from in-person to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawsuit alleged students paid for in-person instruction and campus services but received remote education instead.
Drexel denies any wrongdoing or liability but agreed to settle the case to avoid further litigation, costs and risks for both parties.
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