University of Washington COVID Litigation Settlement
Remaining settlement funds after attorneys' fees, service awards, and administrative costs will be divided equally among approximately 56,000 settlement class members
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What happened
University of Washington transitioned to remote instruction in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic in accordance with Washington legal mandates. Students alleged they were entitled to partial refunds of tuition and fees for Winter Quarter 2020 and/or Spring Quarter 2020 because of the shift to remote learning. UW denies all allegations of wrongdoing.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who was enrolled in and paid for University of Washington's in-person based educational programs, services, and courses for Winter Quarter 2020 and/or Spring Quarter 2020 academic terms. Excluded are UW employees, entities controlled by UW, and court employees.
How to file
No action is required—settlement class members will automatically receive payment by check to their last known mailing address. Alternatively, you can submit a Payment Election Form by August 18, 2025, to update your address or elect to receive payment via Venmo or PayPal instead of check.
Common questions
- How much does the University of Washington COVID Litigation Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Remaining settlement funds after attorneys' fees, service awards, and administrative costs will be divided equally among approximately 56,000 settlement class members. The total settlement fund is $4M. 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 University of Washington COVID Litigation Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 18, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the University of Washington COVID Litigation 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 University of Washington COVID Litigation Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Epiq is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at universityofwashingtoncovidlitigation.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 University of Washington COVID Litigation 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 24, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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