Your Fair Share Awaits
Now is the time to benefit from your contributions as a student-athlete.
Understanding the Settlements
The House v. NCAA, Carter v. NCAA, and Hubbard v. NCAA cases resulted in landmark settlements totaling $2.8 billion. In the lawsuits, college athletes argued they were denied the chance to earn money from endorsements and media appearances, which they alleged was in violation of antitrust laws. These settlements compensate athletes for lost opportunities, recognizing their contributions and ensuring fair treatment moving forward.
The case arose from the NCAA’s policies that prevented college athletes from monetizing their name, image, and likeness (NIL) and earning other compensation beyond scholarships. The settlements address these issues and aim to reshape the landscape of college athletics.
For the House Settlement, the Defendants (NCAA and Power Five Conferences) have agreed to pay $2,576,000,000 into a settlement fund ("damages settlement"). This money will be divided among class members (according to a Distribution Plan) and will also be used to pay for attorneys' costs and fees approved by the Court, including the cost of administering this settlement and awards to the class representatives for their help in the lawsuit.
For the Hubbard Settlement, the Defendants (NCAA and Power Five Conferences) have agreed to pay $200,000,000 into a settlement fund. This money will be divided among class members who competed between 2019-2022 (according to a Distribution Plan) and will also be used to pay for costs and fees approved by the Court, including the cost of administering this settlement and awards to the class representatives for their help in the lawsuit.
Under the injunctive settlement, NCAA and conference rules will be changed to allow student-athletes to:
- receive additional benefits, including for NIL;
- receive additional benefits over and above annual existing scholarships and other benefits currently permitted by NCAA rules.
Complete details regarding these rule changes, as well as additional benefits are provided in the Injunctive Relief Settlement, available at collegeathletecompensation.com. You cannot opt out of the injunctive settlement, you may only object if you disagree with these changes.
Important Announcements
In large class actions, the game plan can change quickly. Get the latest updates, deadlines, and action items to ensure that you don’t miss a single play as these settlements develop.
Preliminary Approval Granted
Court granted preliminary approval of the settlement on October 7, 2024.
Notice Campaign and Claim Period Begins
If your school has provided your information to the Settlement Administrator, you will receive an email or postcard notice. If you have not yet received notice, you may still participate by clicking HERE.
Allocation Estimate
To see your estimated payment amount, please revisit this website on or after December 17, 2024. You will need your Claim ID and PIN or your NCAA EC ID number to view your estimated payment amount. If you are unable to login with your NCAA Eligibility ID number, it is because your school has not yet provided your information. Please login with your Claim ID and PIN. Otherwise, select No when asked "Do you have a Claim ID and PIN, or a NCAA Eligibility Center ID?"
FAQs
Based on questions we've received from fellow athletes; these are the ones commonly asked. For a full list of Frequently Asked Questions, click HERE.
The claim filing deadline is January 31, 2025.
To apply for Settlement Benefits, please click HERE to participate in the Settlement. If you are unable to login with your NCAA Eligibility ID number, it is because your school has not yet provided your information. Please login with your Claim ID and PIN. Otherwise, select No when asked "Do you have a Claim ID and PIN, or a NCAA Eligibility Center ID?"
The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing to decide whether to approve the settlement on April 7, 2025. Because the settlement of a class action decides the rights of all members of the proposed classes, the Court must give final approval to the settlement before it can take effect. Payments will be made only if the Court approves the settlement.
Don't miss your fair share
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