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Columbia University · Data breach

Columbia University Data Breach settlement: claim form, deadline and payout

Closes Jan 21, 2027Proof helpsNeeds notice ID
Quick answerThe Columbia University Data Breach settlement is open for claims until Jan 21, 2027. The published payout is Up to $8,500 per person. No proof is needed for the basic payment; documents can raise it. Open it in the Claim app to get the official claim form and a reminder before the deadline.

Columbia University settled claims over a May 2025 cyberattack that compromised private information of students, applicants and others. Notified class members can get reimbursement for losses or a cash payment, plus two years of credit monitoring.

Key facts

Payout
Up to $8,500 per person
Deadline
Jan 21, 2027
Proof
Proof helps
Who
Nationwide (US)
Fund
$16,125,000
Case
In re Columbia University Data Breach Litigation
Court
U.S. District Court, S.D. New York (1:25-cv-05541 (PKC))
Administrator
Angeion Group
Final hearing
Feb 23, 2027
Notice ID
The form asks for the ID or PIN from your notice
Official site
Open in the Claim app
Verified
Nov 7, 2026

Choose documented-loss reimbursement up to $8,500 or an alternative pro rata cash payment (news reports estimate about $100; no official figure). Two years of credit monitoring available. Closed class: Notice ID required.

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Who qualifies

  • US resident whose private information was compromised in Columbia's May 2025 cyberattack
  • Must have been sent a settlement notice (closed class)

How to file a claim

  1. Get the Claim app and open the Columbia University Data Breach settlement.
  2. Tap Claim to open the official claim form.
  3. Have the Claim ID or PIN from the notice you received ready.
  4. Add receipts or records if you have them to raise your payment.
  5. Choose how you want to be paid and submit before Jan 21, 2027.
  6. Save the confirmation number. Claim keeps it with your filed claims so you can check your payment later.

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Is the Columbia University Data Breach settlement legit?

Yes. It's a court-supervised class action settlement in In re Columbia University Data Breach Litigation, U.S. District Court, S.D. New York (1:25-cv-05541 (PKC)). Claims go through Angeion Group on the official settlement website. A real settlement never asks for a fee, your bank password or your full Social Security number by text or email.

The final approval hearing is Feb 23, 2027. Payments usually go out 3 to 12 months after the court gives final approval, once any appeals end. The administrator pays you directly, often by check, PayPal, Venmo or digital card.

FAQ

Is the Columbia University Data Breach settlement legit?

Yes. It's a court-supervised settlement (In re Columbia University Data Breach Litigation, U.S. District Court, S.D. New York (1:25-cv-05541 (PKC))). Claims are handled by Angeion Group on the official settlement website. A real settlement never asks you for a fee to file.

What is the deadline for the Columbia University Data Breach settlement?

Claims must be submitted by Jan 21, 2027.

How much is the Columbia University Data Breach payout?

Choose documented-loss reimbursement up to $8,500 or an alternative pro rata cash payment (news reports estimate about $100; no official figure). Two years of credit monitoring available. Closed class: Notice ID required.

Do I need proof to file the Columbia University Data Breach claim?

Not for the basic payment. Documents can raise your payout.

When will Columbia University Data Breach payments be sent?

The final approval hearing is Feb 23, 2027. Payments usually go out 3 to 12 months after final approval, once any appeals are resolved.

Claim is an independent app and isn't affiliated with this case, the court, the administrator or Columbia University. Details come from the official settlement website and court records. Always read the official notice before you file.

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