CFPB v. Navient
Checked October 15, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
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Consumers who were illegally steered into forbearance instead of income-driven repayment plans by Navient, or who had incorrect information reported to credit bureaus by Pioneer Credit Recovery, Inc. about discharged student loans, are eligible for a payment. These payments are being administered by Rust Consulting and do not affect or reduce any existing student loans.
Who qualifies
- Anywhere in the United States.
“Affected consumers are receiving a check because of a settlement in this lawsuit.”From the court-approved notice
What you can get
Check payment
Proof: None
These are the amounts the settlement publishes. Shares of a fund depend on how many people file: what pro rata means.
How to file
There's nothing to file: class members are paid automatically once the settlement is final.
Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement (case 3:17-cv-00101-RDM), run by Rust Consulting. The official site is consumerfinance.gov. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
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ClaimWell summarizes the official notice so it's easier to read. It isn't legal advice; the official settlement site is the authority on who qualifies and what each claim pays.