Frequently Asked Questions

Smart et al. v. National Collegiate Athletic Association

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1. What is the purpose of this Notice?
2. What is the lawsuit about and who is involved?
3. What is a class action?
4. Who is in the Settlement Class in this case?
5. What if I was a volunteer coach in an NCAA Division I sport other than baseball?
6. Who represents the Settlement Class?
7. What are the benefits under the proposed Settlement?
8. What am I giving up in return for receiving the Settlement benefits?
9. How will Class Counsel be paid?
10. Why are the named Plaintiffs asking for service awards?
11. What are my options under the Settlement?
12. How do I participate in the Settlement and receive money from it?
13. How do I update my contact information, receive an electronic payment?
14. What if I have an objection to the Settlement?
15. How do I exclude myself from (opt out of) the Settlement Class?
16. What happens if I exclude myself from (opt out of) the Settlement Class?
17. What happens if I stay in the Settlement Class?
18. When and where will the Court decide whether to approve the Settlement?
19. How do I get more information?

This website is authorized by the Court, supervised by counsel to the Parties, and controlled by the Settlement Administrator approved by the Court. This is the only authorized Settlement Website for this case.

Call: (833) 420-4015

Mail:  Smart v NCAA
           c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
           P.O. Box 225391 
           New York, NY 10150-5391

    Important Dates

  • Request for Exclusion Deadline

    Monday, July 14, 2025
    You must complete and mail your written Request for Exclusion so that it is postmarked no later than Monday, July 14, 2025.
  • Objection Deadline

    Monday, July 14, 2025
    You must file your objection(s) and/or notice of intent to appear at the Final Approval Hearing so that it is filed or postmarked no later than Monday, July 14, 2025.
  • Final Fairness Hearing

    Monday, September 15, 2025
    The Final Fairness Hearing is scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. PT.

This website is authorized by the Court, supervised by counsel to the Parties, and controlled by the Settlement Administrator approved by the Court. This is the only authorized Settlement Website for this case.

Call: (833) 420-4015

Mail:  Smart v NCAA
           c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
           P.O. Box 225391 
           New York, NY 10150-5391

    Important Dates

  • Request for Exclusion Deadline

    Monday, July 14, 2025
    You must complete and mail your written Request for Exclusion so that it is postmarked no later than Monday, July 14, 2025.
  • Objection Deadline

    Monday, July 14, 2025
    You must file your objection(s) and/or notice of intent to appear at the Final Approval Hearing so that it is filed or postmarked no later than Monday, July 14, 2025.
  • Final Fairness Hearing

    Monday, September 15, 2025
    The Final Fairness Hearing is scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. PT.