$8.75M University of Phoenix website tracking class action settlement

The University of Phoenix has agreed to pay $8.75 million to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming it violated federal and Illinois privacy laws by sharing student information with third parties.

The University of Phoenix settlement benefits individuals who were enrolled at the University of Phoenix between April 1, 2023, and Oct. 6, 2026, or who were enrolled at the University of Phoenix in Illinois during the same period.

The University of Phoenix is a for-profit college that offers online courses to students.

According to a class action lawsuit, the University of Phoenix violated federal and state privacy laws by sharing student information with third parties, such as Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. Plaintiffs in the case say the school did not have their consent to share this information.

The University of Phoenix has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $8.75 million class action settlement to resolve the allegations.

Under the terms of the University of Phoenix settlement, class members can receive an equal share of the net settlement fund.

Each class member is estimated to receive $25. However, exact payments will vary depending on the number of participating class members and the amount deducted for various expenses, such as attorneys’ fees and administrative costs.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Nov. 5, 2026.

The final approval hearing for the University of Phoenix settlement is scheduled for Nov. 20, 2026.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Nov. 5, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

The University of Phoenix class action settlement benefits individuals who were enrolled at the University of Phoenix between April 1, 2023, and Oct. 6, 2026, or who were enrolled at the University of Phoenix in Illinois during the same period.

Potential Award

An estimated $25

Proof of Purchase

Claimants must provide a unique login ID and PIN that they received via email to submit a claim.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

11/05/2026

Case Name

Brand, et al. v. The University of Phoenix Inc., Case No. 2026LA000170, in the Circuit Court for Sangamon County, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Springfield, Illinois

Final Hearing

11/20/2026

Settlement Website

UOPPixelSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

University of Phoenix Pixel Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 25191
Santa Ana, CA 92799
[email protected]
866-675-2696

Class Counsel

Joshua D. Arisohn
ARISOHN LLC

Scott R. Drury
DRURY LEGAL LLC

Defense Counsel

Joel C. Griswold
BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP