$2.55M Fordham University COVID-19 tuition class action settlement

Fordham University agreed to a $2.55 million class action settlement to resolve claims it failed to refund students for tuition and fees after the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to close in-person classes.

The Fordham University settlement benefits students who were enrolled in at least one in-person class during the spring 2020 semester at Fordham University who paid tuition and/or mandatory fees for the semester and who remained enrolled as of March 1, 2020.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit accused Fordham University of failing to refund tuition and fees after it closed in-person classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The university allegedly failed to provide the full educational services students paid for and should have refunded a portion of tuition and fees.

Fordham University, a private university in New York City, has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $2.55 million class action settlement to resolve the allegations.

Under the terms of the Fordham University settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on the amount they paid in tuition and fees for the spring 2020 semester. Exact payment amounts will vary, but undergraduate class members will receive 65% of the net settlement fund and graduate class members will receive 35% of the net settlement fund. Class members who paid a larger share of tuition and fees will receive a larger proportional share of the net settlement fund.

Class members who received a mailed settlement notice may have received a settlement payment estimate on their notice.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Dec. 14, 2026.

The final approval hearing for the Fordham University settlement is scheduled for Jan. 13, 2027.

No claim form is required to benefit from the settlement. Class members who do not exclude themselves will automatically receive a settlement payment. Class members who wish to receive an electronic payment must submit an election form by Dec. 14, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

The class action settlement benefits Fordham University students who were enrolled in at least one in-person class during the spring 2020 semester and who paid tuition and/or mandatory fees for the semester and were still enrolled as of March 1, 2020.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Exclusion and Objection Deadline

12/14/2026

Case Name

Conley, et al. v. Fordham University, Case No. 810808/2025E, in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Bronx County

Final Hearing

01/13/2027

Settlement Website

FordhamRefundLawsuit.com

Claims Administrator

Conley et al. v. Fordham University
c/o Apex Class Action LLC
P.O. Box 54668
Irvine, CA 92619
[email protected]
800-355-0700

Class Counsel

Michael A. Tompkins
Anthony M. Alesandro
LEEDS BROWN LAW P.C.

Nicholas A. Colella
LYNCH CARPENTER LLP

Defense Counsel

Jonathan M. Kozak
JACKSON LEWIS P.C.