07/12/26 · 4 min read
Naviance settlement: used it for college planning? Claim your share of $17.25M by July 27
By ClaimBridge Team
If you logged into Naviance — the college- and career-planning platform used by thousands of U.S. high schools — even once as a student between August 18, 2021 and January 23, 2026, you can claim an equal cash share of a $17.25 million settlement. No receipts, no documents; payment comes by check, Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle. Claims are due July 27, 2026.
What this settlement is about
Q.J. v. PowerSchool Holdings LLC (N.D. Ill., No. 1:23-cv-05689) alleged that Naviance embedded third-party analytics and session-tracking tools that intercepted students' confidential communications on the platform — claims brought under federal wiretap law and state privacy statutes. This is not the 2024 PowerSchool data breach; it's about tracking inside Naviance itself. The defendants — PowerSchool, Hobsons, Heap, and the Chicago Board of Education — deny wrongdoing. Beyond the cash fund, the settlement requires data deletion and restricts third-party tech on the platform.
Who qualifies and how much
Anyone in the United States who, while a student, logged into Naviance at least once between August 18, 2021 and January 23, 2026 — nationwide, any school district. Every approved claimant receives an equal share of the $17.25 million fund (after court-approved costs); the amount depends on how many file. Since most classmates never will, the shares of those who do are typically meaningful.
How to file
ClaimBridge prepares and tracks your claim — you attest to your Naviance use and pick how you want to be paid. If you're claiming for your minor child, the form asks for the student's school email address from when they used Naviance. The deadline is July 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT. The official settlement site is powerschoolnaviancesettlement.com.
Frequently asked questions
Is this about the PowerSchool data breach?
No — this settlement is about tracking technology inside the Naviance college-planning platform, not the December 2024 PowerSchool breach. It covers students who logged into Naviance between August 18, 2021 and January 23, 2026.
How much will I get?
An equal share of the $17.25 million fund across everyone who files a valid claim — the final amount depends on claim volume. Payment arrives about 45 days after the settlement's final approval, by check, Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle.
Do I need proof I used Naviance?
No documents are required — you sign an attestation that you logged in during the class period. Claims may be audited, so only file if it's true.
Can parents file for their kids?
Yes — a parent or legal guardian files for a minor class member, and the form asks for the student's school-provided email address from the period they used Naviance. Adult class members file for themselves.