Johns Hopkins University Spring 2020 Semester Settlement
Each Settlement Class member receives a proportionate share of the Settlement Fund depending on how much in tuition and fees they paid for in-person educational services for Spring 2020 Semester.
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What happened
Elena Botts, a student at Johns Hopkins University, sued the university for breaching its contract when it transitioned to remote learning in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, claiming students were owed a pro-rated refund of tuition and fees for the period of remote services. Johns Hopkins denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid litigation costs.
Do you qualify?
Students who paid Johns Hopkins University tuition and/or fees for in-person educational services during the Spring 2020 Semester (January 2, 2020, to June 12, 2020) whose tuition and fees have not been refunded.
How to file
No action is required. Settlement Class members who do not opt out will automatically receive a check with their proportionate share of the Settlement Fund based on the tuition and fees they paid for in-person services during Spring 2020. Additional payments have already been distributed as of May 2026.
Common questions
- How much does the Johns Hopkins University Spring 2020 Semester Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Each Settlement Class member receives a proportionate share of the Settlement Fund depending on how much in tuition and fees they paid for in-person educational services for Spring 2020 Semester.. The total settlement fund is $10.3M. 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.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Johns Hopkins University Spring 2020 Semester 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 Johns Hopkins University Spring 2020 Semester Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at jhuspring2020settlement.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 Johns Hopkins University Spring 2020 Semester Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. Payments cannot be issued until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
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