Chaisson v. University of Southern California Late Fees Settlement
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was June 5, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
USC charged students late registration fees, late settlement fees, and monthly finance charges between July 2016 and March 2026. Plaintiffs allege these fees are unlawful penalties and forfeitures under California law. USC denies the allegations and contends the fees comply with California law.
Do you qualify?
Current and former USC students who were charged late fees (Late Registration Fees, Late Settlement Fees, or monthly Finance Charges) between July 14, 2016 and March 4, 2026, and have not received a full refund or waiver of those fees.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form by June 5, 2026. If you do not file a claim form but do not exclude yourself, you will be bound by the settlement and may receive a Late Fee Waiver and/or Finance Charge Pause, but will not receive a cash payment.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Chaisson v. University of Southern California Late Fees Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was June 5, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the Chaisson v. University of Southern California Late Fees Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at uscfeesettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Chaisson v. University of Southern California Late Fees Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for August 7, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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