College Financial Aid Settlement: Your Family Could Get $2,000+
If your child attended one of 17 top colleges in the last 20 years and received financial aid, your family might be owed money.
The Quick Facts
$284 million total settlement
Average payout expected: $2,000 per student
Deadline to file: December 17, 2024
You don't need paperwork to start your claim
Who Can Get Money?
Your family qualifies if your child:
Was a full-time undergraduate student at any of these schools:
Yale, Brown, Columbia, Duke
Cornell, Georgetown, MIT
Northwestern, Notre Dame
Penn, Rice, Vanderbilt
University of Chicago
And a few others
Received some financial aid but still had to pay out of pocket
Attended between 2003-2024 (exact dates vary by school)
What Happened?
These universities are settling a lawsuit that claims they worked together to limit financial aid to students. While they deny doing anything wrong, they've agreed to pay families who might have been affected.
How Much Money Could You Get?
The amount depends on:
Which school your child attended
How many years they were there
How much you paid out of pocket
Most families are expected to receive around $2,000, but it could be more or less.
How to Claim Your Money
Fill out the claim form
You'll need to provide some proof of attendance and financial aid
No immediate paperwork? File anyway - you can add documents later
Important Tips
You don't need a lawyer
Filing a claim is free
If you had multiple children at these schools, file for each one
Mark your calendar: Claims must be filed by December 17, 2024
Don't leave money on the table that could belong to your family. If you're not sure whether you qualify, file anyway - the worst they can say is no.
Share this post with other parents who had kids in college - they might be owed money too! 💰📚
⚠️ Important Notes About Filing Your Claim
Be Honest - It's the Law
All information you submit must be true and accurate
Filing false claims is perjury - a serious legal offense
Fraudulent claims hurt families who genuinely qualify
Not sure if you qualify? Check the official settlement website first
About This Post
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The settlement administrator
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Legal advisors
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Need Help?
Visit the official settlement website for:
Detailed eligibility rules
Required Documentation
Claim filing assistance
Answers to specific questions
Remember: When in doubt, check the official settlement website or contact the settlement administrator directly.