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University of Phoenix Deceptive Advertising Refunds (FTC)

The University of Phoenix, Inc.

the University of Phoenix relied on deceptive advertising to attract students, falsely claiming to work with employers such as Microsoft, Twitter, Adobe, and Yahoo to create job opportunities for University of Phoenix students and tailoring its curriculum for the job needs of such companies. Settlement benefits: The FTC is sending Zelle payments to eligible people who paid University of Phoenix. The FTC first sent payments in March 2021, then additional payments in July 2023 and September 2025, which resulted in more than $49 million in refunds. Now, the FTC is sending Zelle payments to people who didn't cash their check or accept their PayPal payment. The FTC is sending Zelle payments to eligible people who paid University of Phoenix. If you get a Zelle payment, the payment will be deposited directly into your bank account with a note about the settlement.

Total fund
$50M
Estimated payout
Automatic check or PayPal payment, amount varies
Affected class
147,000
Administrator
Ftc
Proof required
No

Who may qualify

eligible people who paid University of Phoenix.

How to claim

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View official requirements on ftc.gov

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