Published
November 6, 2024
Updated
July 26, 2026
The court granted final approval in January 2025. No claim form was required; eligible class members were designated to receive an equal share automatically, subject to approved deductions.
Current Status
The court granted final approval in January 2025. No claim form was required; eligible class members were designated to receive an equal share automatically, subject to approved deductions.StatusFinal Approval Granted · Automatic PaymentsSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineNo claim form requiredNew claims are not currently accepted.
Settlement Fund$2 millionApproved deductions and allocation terms may apply.
Potential BenefitEqual share of net fundEligibility and payment terms apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that students were entitled to partial tuition and fee refunds after Catholic University moved Spring 2020 instruction online. The university denied wrongdoing and liability.Free settlement alerts
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Who Was Covered?
The class included qualifying undergraduate and graduate students enrolled for Spring 2020 who had eligible tuition or fees paid, did not withdraw by March 18, 2020, and did not receive a full refund.What Benefits Were Available?
The $2 million fund, after approved fees, expenses, awards, and administration costs, was to be divided equally among eligible class members. No claim form was required.Claims and Payment Information
The court granted final approval in January 2025. No claim form was required; eligible class members were designated to receive an equal share automatically, subject to approved deductions. People with an existing claim or notice should rely on claim-specific communications and the official source.Official information is available at Catholic University COVID Tuition Settlement.
Important Dates
• Address and payment-selection deadline: December 23, 2024• Final approval hearing: January 23, 2025
• Final approval granted: January 2025
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other approved deductions are governed by the official documents and court orders and can affect individual benefits.Case Information
Gustavson v. The Catholic University of America1:20-cv-01496
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Sources
• Official program, company, or court-authorized information: Catholic University COVID Tuition SettlementFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$2 million
Case Title
Gustavson v. The Catholic University of America
Case Number
1:20-cv-01496
Court
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Claim Deadline
No claim form required
Status
Final Approval Granted · Automatic Payments
Official Website
Catholic University COVID Tuition Settlement
