$1M Illinois Tech Tuition Refund Class Action Settlement
Illinois Institute of Technology has agreed to pay $1 million to settle a class action over tuition and fee practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible students will receive automatic tuition refunds — no claim form is required. The objection and opt-out deadline is September 10, 2026.
Do I Qualify?
You may be eligible if:
- Illinois Tech students who paid tuition and fees during the class period defined in the settlement notice
- Eligible class members are included automatically unless they opt out
- No claim form is required to receive the automatic refund
- Objection and opt-out deadline: September 10, 2026
No claim form is required. Refunds are distributed automatically to eligible students based on enrollment and payment records.
No claim form is required. Visit the official settlement website for refund details, objection instructions, and opt-out information.
Visit Official Settlement Site →What Happened?
Illinois Institute of Technology was sued by students who alleged the university charged full tuition and campus fees during the COVID-19 pandemic while transitioning to remote instruction and reducing on-campus services. Similar lawsuits were filed against dozens of universities nationwide as students argued they paid for in-person experiences they did not receive.
Illinois Tech agreed to pay $1 million to settle the class action while denying wrongdoing. Eligible students will receive automatic refunds based on their tuition payment records during the qualifying period.
How Much Will I Actually Get?
Eligible students receive automatic tuition refunds based on their enrollment and payment records during the class period. No claim form is required. If you wish to object to the settlement or opt out to preserve your right to sue independently, you must do so by September 10, 2026 at ILTech2020Settlement.com.
Last reviewed: June 22, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.