Welcome to the Ramey v. The Pennsylvania State University Class Action Settlement Website.

ATTENTION: ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED AT THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING ALL COMMONWEALTH CAMPUSES AND BRANCH LOCATIONS, WHO PAID TUITION AND/OR FEES FOR THE SPRING 2020 SEMESTER BUT HAD THEIR IN-PERSON CLASS(ES) MOVED TO ONLINE LEARNING

The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania has authorized this Settlement Website. If you have received a notice of this lawsuit in the mail or by email, you have been identified as a person who is or may be a member of the Potential Settlement Class in this lawsuit, and the proposed Settlement of this lawsuit, if approved, may affect your legal rights.

If you were a student enrolled at Penn State, including all commonwealth campuses and branch locations, during the Spring 2020 semester and paid tuition and/or fees to attend at least one in-person class, then you are part of the proposed Potential Settlement Class (a “Potential Settlement Class Member”) affected by this lawsuit.

Where can I find my UniqueID and PIN?


Your Legal Rights and Options in This Lawsuit
Do Nothing and Automatically Receive a Payment Your payment will be sent automatically by First-Class Mail to your last known permanent postal address on file with Penn State. Settlement Class Members will also have the option, but are not required, to visit the Settlement Website at www.PennStateTuitionRefundSettlement.com.com to choose one of the following selections: (a) provide an updated address for sending a check; or (b) elect to receive the Settlement Benefit by Venmo or PayPal instead of a paper check. For more information, see FAQ 7.
Exclude Yourself from the Proposed Settlement postmarked no later than January 6, 2025 The deadline has passed to exclude yourself from the proposed Settlement.
Object to the Proposed Settlement postmarked no later than January 6, 2025 The deadline has passed to object to the proposed Settlement.

These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page of this website.

Current Status

The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on February 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. EST, at the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Joesph F. Weis, Jr. U.S. Courthouse, Courtroom 8C, 700 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.


Important Dates
  • Spring 2020 Semester
    Enrolled at Penn State (including all commonwealth campuses and branch locations)
  • January 6, 2025
    Deadline to Exclude Yourself from the Settlement
  • January 6, 2025
    Deadline to Object to the Settlement
  • February 18, 2025, 1:30 p.m. EST
    Final Approval Hearing