How much does the Ithaca College Tuition Refund Settlement pay?

Estimated payout: Individual payout amount not specified; settlement fund of $1,500,000 will be distributed to class members after deducting notice, administration costs, service award to plaintiff, and attorney fees and costs. The total settlement fund is $1.5M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.

What is the claim deadline for the Ithaca College Tuition Refund Settlement?

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was October 5, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.

Do I need proof of purchase for the Ithaca College Tuition Refund Settlement?

No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.

Is the Ithaca College Tuition Refund Settlement notice real, or a scam?

Apex Class Action, LLC is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at ithacarefundlawsuit.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 Ithaca College Tuition Refund 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 October 28, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

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Ithaca College Tuition Refund Settlement

Individual payout amount not specified; settlement fund of $1,500,000 will be distributed to class members after deducting notice, administration costs, service award to plaintiff, and attorney fees and costs

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was October 5, 2025. 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

Ithaca College switched to remote learning and services in mid-March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students allege the college breached its contract by no longer providing in-person and on-campus educational services and access to campus facilities for which they had paid full tuition and fees. Ithaca denies liability and claims students received the contracted-for services.

Do you qualify?

All students enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students on campus at Ithaca College during the Spring 2020 semester who did not withdraw prior to March 23, 2020, for whom any tuition and fees were paid from a source other than an Ithaca scholarship or grant, and whose tuition and fees have not been fully refunded.

How to file

Submit an Election Form online at www.IthacaRefundLawsuit.com with your unique login credentials by October 5, 2025 to select your payment method (check, Venmo, or PayPal) and update your address if needed. No form submission is required to receive a check at your last known address on file with Ithaca.

Common questions

How much does the Ithaca College Tuition Refund Settlement pay?: Estimated payout: Individual payout amount not specified; settlement fund of $1,500,000 will be distributed to class members after deducting notice, administration costs, service award to plaintiff, and attorney fees and costs. The total settlement fund is $1.5M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
What is the claim deadline for the Ithaca College Tuition Refund Settlement?: This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was October 5, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
Do I need proof of purchase for the Ithaca College Tuition Refund Settlement?: No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.
Is the Ithaca College Tuition Refund Settlement notice real, or a scam?: Apex Class Action, LLC is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at ithacarefundlawsuit.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 Ithaca College Tuition Refund 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 October 28, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

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Claim deadline: October 5, 2025
Estimated payout: Individual payout amount not specified; settlement fund of $1,500,000 will be distributed to class members after deducting notice, administration costs, service award to plaintiff, and attorney fees and costs
Settlement fund: $1.5M
Proof required: No
Class period: January 1, 2020 – May 31, 2020
Final hearing: October 28, 2025
Case: Akerman v. Ithaca College
Case number: 3:23-cv-1565-ECC-TWD
Court: United States District Court, Northern District of New York
Administrator: Apex Class Action, LLC

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Case status & court docket

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United States District Court, Northern District of New York

Case terminated October 31, 2025

October 31, 2025
Final approval
JUDGMENT: IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement (Dkt. No 63 ) is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that the Court retains exclusive jurisdiction over the parties and the Settlement Class members to enforce the terms and provisions of the Agreement and
October 28, 2025
Final approval
TEXT Minute Entry for Motion Hearing held on 10/28/2025 re 63 MOTION Final Approval of Class Action Settlement and 64 MOTION for Attorney Fees before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth C. Coombe: No class members are present for the hearing. After a brief discussion with counsel, the court finds that the
October 10, 2025
Final approval
MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Erik Akerman. Motion returnable before Judge Honorable Elizabeth C. Coombe Response to Motion due by 10/31/2025 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael A. Tompkins, Esq. in Support of Final Approval of Class Action Settlement and Approval of Cost, Fees, Expenses, P
October 10, 2025
Preliminary approval
MOTION Final Approval of Class Action Settlement filed by Erik Akerman. Response to Motion due by 10/31/2025 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael A. Tompkins, Esq. in Support of Final Approval of Class Action Settlement and Approval of Cost, Fees, Expenses, Plaintiff's Service/Incentive Award, a
June 18, 2025
Fairness hearing
TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed Plaintiffs Status Report, Dkt. No. 61, providing the second revised Notice of Class Action Settlement, Dkt. No. 61 at 4-9, and it is approved, but the date of the final approval hearing in Question 14 needs to be revised to the new date. The Court also clarifies th
June 12, 2025
Preliminary approval
STATUS REPORT Pursuant to Docket No. 60, Preliminarily Approving the Class Action Settlement with Agreed-Upon Second Revised Notice of Class Action Settlement and Revised Election Form by Erik Akerman. (Tompkins, Michael) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

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