University of Phoenix Video Privacy Settlement: $25 Payments

The proposed settlement, worth up to $8,750,000, covers University of Phoenix students whose video-viewing information was disclosed in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act. Every valid claimant receives $25.00; a Claim Form using the unique Login ID and PIN from the emailed notice is due November 5, 2026, and the court has not yet given final approval.

University of Phoenix Pixel Settlement
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Benefit Summary

Eligible class members: available benefits include $25, subject to pro rata reduction.

Aggregate benefits cap: $8,750,000.00.

Available Awards

$25, subject to pro rata reduction

Who Is Included

The notice describes enrolled University of Phoenix students in the United States and a longer enrollment period for Illinois residents, but gives conflicting end dates for those periods.

  • Proof required: Claimants must provide the unique Login ID and PIN from their emailed notice as proof of Settlement Class membership. The notice says people without that information may email the Settlement Administrator to request it; it does not identify documents supporting monetary losses.

Claim and Payment Information

  • Claim method: Online submission or mailed paper Claim Form.
  • Claim deadline: 2026-11-05
  • Instructions: Complete a Claim Form online, or print and mail a paper Claim Form available from the settlement website. The notice says claimants must provide the Login ID and PIN from their emailed notice; people who did not receive them may email the Settlement Administrator to request them.

Questions & Answers

How much could an approved claim pay?

What payment does the settlement offer?

  • Eligible people with approved claims may receive $25.00.
  • The payment can be reduced proportionally if the Gross Maximum Funding amount of $8,750,000 is reached.
  • This is the only cash benefit described for class members.

What do I need to do to request a payment?

A claim is required to seek a payment.

  • Complete and submit a Claim Form by November 5, 2026.
  • You can submit the form online or print and mail a paper form. The notice says paper forms can be downloaded from the settlement website.

What information do I need to file a claim?

The notice calls the Login ID and PIN proof of class membership. It does not identify supporting documents for a payment claim.

  • Use the unique Login ID and PIN from the emailed notice when filing a claim.
  • If you believe you are a class member but did not receive those details, the notice says to email the Settlement Administrator at [email protected] to request them.

When and how would payment be sent?

The timing depends on court approval and the claims administrator approving the claim. It is not a guaranteed payment date.

  • Payments are expected about 100 days after final approval and after any appeals process is complete.
  • A check is the default. The Settlement Administrator may offer Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, or another similar electronic payment method.

What happens if I do nothing?

Doing nothing does not preserve the right to bring the same settled claims later.

  • You will not receive settlement benefits.
  • Unless you exclude yourself, you will give up the right to sue the University of Phoenix over the claims resolved by this settlement.

How do I exclude myself from the settlement?

Excluding yourself means leaving the settlement. You will not receive a settlement payment, but you keep any rights you have to sue the defendant about these claims.

  • Send a signed exclusion request by November 5, 2026.
  • Include your name, address, signature, the case name and number, and a statement that you want to be excluded.
  • Mail or deliver it to University of Phoenix Pixel Settlement, ATTN: Exclusion Requests, P.O. Box 25191, Santa Ana, CA 92799.

Can I object to the settlement instead of excluding myself?

Objecting means asking the Court not to approve some or all of the settlement. It is different from excluding yourself.

  • Only a settlement class member who stays in the class may object.
  • File a written objection with the Court by November 5, 2026 and send copies to both Class Counsel and the defendant's counsel.
  • The objection must state the reasons for objecting and include the other information and materials listed in the notice.

When is the Court hearing?

The Court will consider whether the settlement is fair and will also consider requests for attorneys’ fees, expenses, and service awards.

  • The hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on November 20, 2026.
  • It will be held virtually by Zoom. The Meeting ID is 269 739 8957 and the password is 903784.
  • The Court may change the hearing date or time.

What fees and service awards are being requested?

The notice says these amounts are requests, not final awards.

  • Class Counsel plans to request no more than 35% of the $8,750,000 Gross Maximum Funding amount for fees, costs, and expenses.
  • The Court decides the amount and may award less.
  • The class representatives plan to request service awards of no more than $5,000 each, also subject to Court approval.

Other Important Dates

  • Exclusion deadline: 2026-11-05
  • Objection deadline: 2026-11-05
  • Final approval hearing: 9:30 a.m. on November 20, 2026
  • Hearing location: Virtually via Zoom (Meeting ID: 269 739 8957; password 903784)

Case Details

  • Case name: Brand, et al. v. The University of Phoenix, Inc.
  • Case number: 2026LA000170
  • Court: Circuit Court for Sangamon County, Seventh Judicial Circuit
  • Official Settlement Website: https://www.UOPPixelSettlement.com

Sources

Official Settlement Website
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Official Settlement Notice (PDF)
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits
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Information last updated on 2026-10-09