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How to claim the ECSI settlement (Up to $5,000) before Dec 21, 2026
Who qualifies for the ECSI Student Loan Servicer Data Breach Settlement, how much it pays (up to $5,000), whether you need proof (some proof) and how to file before Dec 21, 2026.
Estimated payout
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Dec 21, 2026
Proof
Some proof
What happened
Borrowers alleged ECSI, a student loan and tuition servicer, failed to prevent a cyberattack on its website between October 2023 and February 2024. ECSI denies wrongdoing and settled.
The case is Hood, et al. v. Educational Computer Systems, Inc. in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania.
A court-appointed administrator runs the claim process and sends the payments. SettleClub is not affiliated with the administrator or with ECSI.
Who qualifies
People whose personal identifying information was impacted by the ECSI security incident.
The class period is Breach Oct 29, 2023 to Feb 12, 2024. If your purchase, account or visit falls outside those dates, you are not part of this settlement even if everything else fits.
How much you could get
Class counsel estimates about $100 cash, or up to $5,000 documented losses per person.
Treat the figure as a projection, not a promise. The settlement fund is split among everyone who files a valid claim, after attorneys' fees, administration costs and any service awards approved by the court. More claims means smaller checks; fewer claims means bigger ones.
What proof you need
The alternative cash payment, estimated at about $100 and adjusted pro rata, needs no documents. Reimbursement of out-of-pocket losses up to $5,000 needs documentation showing the loss was more likely than not caused by the incident.
Gather the documents before you start the form. Most administrators let you upload a photo or PDF, and an order confirmation email or account statement usually counts.
How to file
File online or mail a claim form postmarked by December 21, 2026. The opt-out and objection deadline is November 20, 2026. The hearing is January 11, 2027.
The deadline is Dec 21, 2026. Filing takes a few minutes online. Keep the confirmation number the administrator gives you; it is the only proof you filed.
When the money arrives
The court holds its final approval hearing on Jan 11, 2027. Payments go out after the judge approves the settlement and any appeals are resolved, which typically takes a few months.
Track this claim in SettleClub and you will get a reminder before the deadline and a nudge when payments start going out.
Key dates
- Claim deadline
- Dec 21, 2026 · 41 days left
- Opt-out / objection deadline
- Nov 20, 2026
- Final approval hearing
- Jan 11, 2027
- Class period
- Breach Oct 29, 2023 to Feb 12, 2024
- Last verified by us
- Nov 7, 2026
Questions
Is the ECSI settlement legit?+
Yes. It is a court-approved settlement in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania. You file on the administrator's official site, never through a third party, and nobody legitimate will ask you to pay to claim.
Do I need a lawyer?+
No. Class counsel already represents the class, and their fees come out of the fund. You just file the claim form.
What if I don't have a receipt?+
Check the claim form for alternatives such as account records or an order history export. Some settlements pay a smaller flat amount to claimants without documentation.
What if I miss the deadline?+
Late claims are rejected. The administrator has no discretion to accept them, which is why a reminder matters more than it sounds.
Next step
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SettleClub is independent and is not a law firm, court, government agency or settlement administrator. This article is a plain-language summary of public court filings and the official notice, not legal advice. Eligibility, dates and amounts are decided by the court and administrator and can change. ECSI and related names are trademarks of their owners, used only to identify this settlement.