Gannon University students will get money from a $1.1 million deal because they were charged too much during the pandemic with almost 4,000 students getting payments, and other deals might give money to people affected by data problems or health issues.
Gannon University Students to Receive Compensation Amid Tuition Dispute
According to The U.S. Sun, students at Gannon University a college with campuses in Pennsylvania and Florida are going to get some money from a $1.1 million deal. This comes after claims that they were charged too much for tuition when classes went online during the pandemic in 2020. Even though the university leaders say they didn’t do anything wrong, they’re giving money to students who signed up after March 16, 2020, to make up for any issues.
The lawsuit says Gannon University students didn’t get their money’s worth for tuition. But the Gannon University says they made decisions to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. Walter Iwanenko, the president of Gannon University says they did their best during a tough time. Almost 4,000 students could get money without doing anything. The university will send payments to their addresses or through apps like Venmo or PayPal.
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$1.1 Million Settlement: Gannon University Students to Receive Compensation for Tuition Overcharges (PHOTO: Top Class Actions)
Final Decision Pending on Gannon University Settlement as Students Await Payment Details
Furthermore, there will be a final decision about the deal and students will know how much they’ll get. If they don’t want the money they can say no by sending a letter before May 8. Apart from this deal, other settlements might give money to Americans affected by data breaches or healthcare issues. These stories show how people try to fix problems and help those who are affected even when things get complicated.
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