University of Southern California Settlement — California Residents
This settlement specifically covers California residents. Check your eligibility and file your claim before the deadline.
California Eligibility
The class includes all current or former University of Southern California students whom the university charged one or more late registration fees, late settlement fees or monthly finance charges between July 14, 2016, and March 4, 2026. These individuals must not have received a full refund or waiver of those fees. Only the enrolled student whom USC assessed the fees is considered a class member. Even if someone else paid the fees on the student’s behalf, only the student is eligible to submit a claim.
About This Settlement
USC students whom the university charged late fees between July 14, 2016, and March 4, 2026, may be eligible to claim up to $225 from a class action settlement.
Who Is Eligible?
The class includes all current or former University of Southern California students whom the university charged one or more late registration fees, late settlement fees or monthly finance charges between July 14, 2016, and March 4, 2026. These individuals must not have received a full refund or waiver of those fees. Only the enrolled student whom USC assessed the fees is considered a class member. Even if someone else paid the fees on the student’s behalf, only the student is eligible to submit a claim.
Claim Details
- Payout
- $2,000,000
- Deadline
- May 4, 2026 (2 days)
- Proof Needed
- No — self-certification
- Category
- Consumer
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Settlement data sourced from court records and official settlement administrators. Last verified: May 3, 2026.
