Widener University COVID-19 Tuition Class Action Settlement
Students enrolled at Widener University during Spring 2020 who paid tuition or fees and attended at least one in-person class.
Who’s Eligible
You may be eligible for the Widener University settlement if you:
- Were enrolled at Widener University during the Spring 2020 semester
- Had your tuition and/or fees payment obligation satisfied for the Spring 2020 semester
- Were enrolled in at least one in-person, on-campus class during the Spring 2020 semester
Eligible States
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Claim Deadline
What You Need to Do to Get Paid
To get paid from the Widener University settlement:
No claim form is required. If the Court grants final approval, your payment will be mailed automatically by first class U.S. Mail to the permanent address Widener has on file for you. You don’t need to do anything to receive your check.
You do have a few optional steps you can take to update your payment preferences before the deadline, which will be posted on the settlement website after the Final Approval Hearing scheduled for June 30, 2026.
Update Your Address or Payment Method Online
- Visit the official settlement website and go to the online Election Form.
- Enter your Class Member ID and PIN from the notice you received.
- Choose your preferred payment method: paper check, Venmo, or PayPal.
- Submit the form before the deadline (45 days after the settlement Effective Date).
Submit by Mail
- Download the Election Form from the settlement website.
- Complete the form with your updated address or payment preference.
- Mail the completed form to RG/2 Claims Administration LLC before the deadline.
No proof of purchase required. Class members automatically receive payment if settlement is approved; no claim form required to participate.
Settlement Payout
Widener University settlement payments are an equal share of the Net Settlement Fund, meaning the exact amount per person depends on how many class members participate. The $800,000 gross fund will be reduced by attorneys’ fees (up to 33.3%), administrative costs (projected up to $50,000), and a representative award of up to $2,500 before the remainder is split equally among eligible class members. Payments will be sent by paper check via first class U.S. Mail, or by Venmo or PayPal if you submit an Election Form. Checks will go out within 60 days after the settlement becomes final, which will be some time after the Final Approval Hearing currently scheduled for June 30, 2026.
- Attorneys’ Fees: up to 33.3% of Settlement Fund
- Settlement Class Representative Award: up to $2,500
- Administrative Expenses: up to $50,000
Settlement Documents
Background of the Lawsuit
Plaintiff Gianna Sparacino sued Widener University on behalf of students who paid tuition and fees for the Spring 2020 semester but were moved to remote learning after COVID-19 forced the university to close its physical campus. The lawsuit alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment, arguing that students paid for in-person instruction and on-campus services they didn’t receive.
Widener denied all allegations of wrongdoing and maintained that its actions were proper under its policies and applicable law. No court has found the university liable. After motions practice, discovery, and negotiations, both sides agreed to resolve the case.
The settlement establishes an $800,000 fund to be distributed equally among class members. Widener also agreed to provide each class member five complimentary tickets to regular season athletic events and free access to the Pride Recreation Center, both valid between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. For more details, visit the official settlement website.
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Settlement Administrator
Sparacino v. Widener University
c/o RG/2 Claims Administration LLC
PO Box 59479
Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479
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