Benita Dixon v. Lincoln University class action settlement
Students enrolled in at least one in-person, on-campus class at Lincoln University for the Spring 2020 semester who did not withdraw by March 12, 2020, and who paid (or had paid on their behalf) any tuition and/or fees for that semester that were not fully refunded. Excluded are students who received full scholarships or tuition remission, Lincoln officers and trustees and their family members, and anyone who opts out. If that describes you, you can file a claim in the Lincoln University class action settlement. Payments are distributed automatically from a $169,500 Settlement Fund to eligible class members by first-class mail or, optionally, via Venmo or PayPal. Individual payment amounts are not specified on the page. You do not need receipts or any other documentation to file. No claim deadline has been published yet.
Plaintiff alleged that Lincoln University breached its contract with students when it transitioned to remote learning during the Spring 2020 semester in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Plaintiff also raised an unjust enrichment claim and sought a partial refund of tuition and mandatory fees. Lincoln denies all allegations and settled to avoid further litigation, agreeing to pay $169,500 into a Settlement Fund.
The facts
| Proof required | No |
|---|---|
| Court | E.D. Pa. |
| Docket number | 2:24-cv-01057 |
| Final approval hearing | September 15, 2025 |
| Status | Open, accepting claims |
How to file a claim
- Check that you are eligible. Students enrolled in at least one in-person, on-campus class at Lincoln University for the Spring 2020 semester who did not withdraw by March 12, 2020, and who paid (or had paid on their behalf) any tuition and/or fees for that semester that were not fully refunded. Excluded are students who received full scholarships or tuition remission, Lincoln officers and trustees and their family members, and anyone who opts out.
- Gather what you need. No receipts are required. You will still need your contact details, and often a notice ID from a letter or email if you were sent one.
- File on the official settlement website. It is the only place a claim counts, and filing is always free.
- File before the published deadline. Late claims are usually rejected.
File your claim on the official site
Goes to lincolncovidsettlement.com, the official settlement website. We are not paid for this link.
Common questions
Who is eligible for the Lincoln University settlement?
Students enrolled in at least one in-person, on-campus class at Lincoln University for the Spring 2020 semester who did not withdraw by March 12, 2020, and who paid (or had paid on their behalf) any tuition and/or fees for that semester that were not fully refunded. Excluded are students who received full scholarships or tuition remission, Lincoln officers and trustees and their family members, and anyone who opts out.
How much money will I get?
Payments are distributed automatically from a $169,500 Settlement Fund to eligible class members by first-class mail or, optionally, via Venmo or PayPal. Individual payment amounts are not specified on the page. Final amounts usually depend on how many valid claims are filed, so the published figure is a maximum rather than a promise.
When is the claim deadline?
No claim deadline has been published yet. Administrators are not required to accept late claims, so it is worth filing before the date rather than on it.
Do I need receipts or proof of purchase?
You do not need receipts or any other documentation to file. Every claim form asks you to confirm that the information you give is true, and filing a claim you are not entitled to is fraud.
Is the Lincoln University settlement legitimate?
Claims administrators are appointed by the court that is overseeing the case. It is docketed as 2:24-cv-01057 in the E.D. Pa., which you can look up yourself. A real settlement never asks you to pay to file a claim. File only on the official settlement website linked on this page.
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