Georgetown University Nears Final Approval in $1.5 Million Tuition Refund Settlement Amid Judicial Hesitations

A $1.5 million settlement concerning tuition refunds for Georgetown University’s transition to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic is nearing final approval. A federal judge in Washington D.C. is reportedly close to granting final approval for the deal. However, the judge’s concerns over a proposed $1,000 service award for a graduate student not included in the settlement class have caused some hesitation in finalizing the decision. This development is part of ongoing litigation related to the impact of pandemic-driven educational adjustments and their financial implications for students. Further details are available from Law360.