University of Chicago students may receive compensation for remote learning

Details: A judge granted preliminary approval in December to a $4.95 million settlement between the university and former students who alleged breach of contract when university classes moved online in March 2020.

The other side: "The University is proud of the rigorous educational experience and support it provided to students when it moved to remote learning," a spokesperson tells Axios in a statement.

• The school "believes plaintiffs' claims are without merit and looks forward to putting this matter behind us."

How it works: Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at the university between January 1, 2020, through the end of the 2020 spring quarter may be eligible for at least $25, depending on out-of-pocket tuition paid by the student.

Of note: Some recipients have been suspicious of the settlement notices, but the mailed and emailed messages are legit.

What's next: A federal court hearing on the settlement's final approval is scheduled for April.