The University of Phoenix settled a lawsuit saying tracking tools on its websites shared students' information with third parties without consent. People enrolled from April 1, 2023 to October 6, 2026 (from April 1, 2020 for students in Illinois) can file for $25, with total funding capped at $8.75 million.
Key facts
- Claims close
- Nov 5, 2026
- Per person
- Up to $25
- Fund
- $8.75M
- Proof
- Login ID and PIN from your email notice
- Class period
- Apr 1, 2023 to Oct 6, 2026
- Case
- Brand, et al. v. The University of Phoenix, Inc., 2026LA000170
- Court
- Circuit Court for Sangamon County, Illinois, Seventh Judicial Circuit
- Administrator
- Simpluris · (866) 675-2696
Who can claim
- Were you enrolled at the University of Phoenix between April 2023 and October 2026 (or since April 2020 in Illinois)?
Class period: Apr 1, 2023 to Oct 6, 2026.
Were you enrolled at the University of Phoenix between April 2023 and October 2026 (or since April 2020 in Illinois)?
How much
Up to $25, as published by UOPPixelSettlement.com, run by Simpluris (Brand v. University of Phoenix, Sangamon Cnty. Cir. Ct.). The total settlement fund is $8.75M. The administrator offers Check, Zelle, Venmo or PayPal.
You'll need
- Login ID and PIN from your email notice
How to file
- Tap Claim and sign in with your phone, then open the claim form with Plus.
- Fill in the form yourself. Have the items under “You'll need” ready.
- Submit before claims close on Nov 5, 2026.
- Sign in to Claimmy afterwards to mark it filed and keep the deadline in view.
Sign in with your phone, then Plus opens the administrator's form. We never file for you.
Important dates
- Opt-out deadlineNov 5, 2026
- Objection deadlineNov 5, 2026
- Claims closeNov 5, 2026
- Final approval hearingNov 20, 2026
About the case
The lawsuit claims the University of Phoenix disclosed its students' personally identifiable information to a social media company and other third parties without consent, in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act and the Illinois Eavesdropping Act. The university denies that it violated any law but agreed to settle to avoid the costs of continuing the case. It will also tell new enrollees, through a banner and its privacy policy, that its website uses cookies and similar tools.
Brand, et al. v. The University of Phoenix, Inc., 2026LA000170, Circuit Court for Sangamon County, Illinois, Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Sources
Source: UOPPixelSettlement.com, run by Simpluris (Brand v. University of Phoenix, Sangamon Cnty. Cir. Ct.). Checked Oct 30, 2026. Final amounts depend on how many people claim.
Questions about this settlement
What is the deadline to file a claim in the University of Phoenix website tracking settlement?
Claims close on Nov 5, 2026. File on the administrator's official site before then.
How much is the University of Phoenix website tracking settlement per person?
Up to $25, as published by UOPPixelSettlement.com, run by Simpluris (Brand v. University of Phoenix, Sangamon Cnty. Cir. Ct.). Final amounts depend on how many people claim.
Do I need proof to file a claim in the University of Phoenix website tracking settlement?
Yes. You'll need: Login ID and PIN from your email notice.
Who qualifies for the University of Phoenix website tracking settlement?
The administrator decides who qualifies. You may qualify if the answer is yes: Were you enrolled at the University of Phoenix between April 2023 and October 2026 (or since April 2020 in Illinois)? The class period is Apr 1, 2023 to Oct 6, 2026.
How do I file a claim in the University of Phoenix website tracking settlement?
On the official settlement website run by UOPPixelSettlement.com, run by Simpluris (Brand v. University of Phoenix, Sangamon Cnty. Cir. Ct.). The Claim button on this page opens the form in a new tab. Claimmy never files for you and never holds money.
When is the final approval hearing for the University of Phoenix website tracking settlement?
The court's final approval hearing is set for Nov 20, 2026.
Does Claimmy file the claim for me?
No. With Plus, the Claim button opens the administrator's official form in a new tab and you file it yourself. We never file for anyone and never hold money.
Other open settlements
Sorted by claim deadline. Figures are the administrators' published maximums or fund sizes. We never file for you.