University of Southern California (USC) Late Fees Settlement
University of Southern California (USC) Late Fees Settlement
Current or former students of the University of Southern California who were charged late fees or finance charges between July 14, 2016 and March 4, 2026 may be eligible for a cash payment.
Max Claim Value:
$225
Overview
The University of Southern California (USC) has agreed to provide cash payments to eligible students in response to allegations regarding improper late fees and finance charges. Eligible students may receive a one-time cash payment equal to 30% of the unwaived and unreimbursed late fees charged between July 14, 2016 and March 4, 2026, up to a maximum of $225 per claimant. The settlement also provides prospective relief, including a waiver of at least 30% of late fees for two years and a 10-week pause on finance charges.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for benefits if you were a student at the University of Southern California and were charged late fees or finance charges between July 14, 2016 and March 4, 2026 that were not fully refunded or waived.
You were a student at the University of Southern California between 7/14/2016 and 3/4/2026
You were charged one or more late registration fees, late settlement fees, or monthly finance charges between 7/14/2016 and 3/4/2026
You did not receive a full refund or waiver of those fees
File Your Claim by 06/05/2026
Submit a valid claim to receive a cash payment of up to 30% of your unwaived late fees, up to $225 per claimant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our mission is to help people get the compensation they deserve. We are providing this information and a direct link to the official site to ensure you don't miss out on money you may be owed. However, this will mean that claims submitted for this settlement will not be reviewed, monitored, or have additional support from ClaimsHero.
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You must file your claim directly on the official settlement website, which is managed by the court-appointed claims administrator. The only place to submit your claim is through the link provided above.
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If you have more questions, please visit the official website of this settlement and contact the claims administrator.
