University of Phoenix Pixel Privacy Settlement — $25 for Students

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.

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.

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

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 don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

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

University of Phoenix Pixel Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 25191 Santa Ana, CA 92799 info@UOPPixelSettlement.com 866-675-2696

Joshua D. Arisohn ARISOHN LLC

Scott R. Drury DRURY LEGAL LLC

Joel C. Griswold BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP

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