Contacts:

Media Contacts:

Lydia Sermons or Carol Wilkerson

Carol.Wilkerson@howard.edu

202-288-7071

HOWARD UNIVERSITY STATEMENT

First-Time-In-College Enrollment Updates

July 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC —We understand that the enrollment update that was issued yesterday is difficult and disappointing for students and their families. Howard University provided multiple detailed communications throughout March, April, May, June, and July to first-time-in-college students and families on steps needed to secure enrollment for the fall 2026 semester. Notifications included emails, personalized financial aid information, videos, and Bison Prep sessions—to help incoming students understand tuition payment requirements, payment plan options, the process for reporting outside scholarships, and the deadlines necessary to secure their enrollment.

Students who did not meet the established payment, payment arrangement, or scholarship and other financial aid reporting deadlines have been notified that the University can no longer hold their place in the incoming class. As Howard finalizes enrollment for the Fall 2026 semester, which begins August 17, confirming enrollment is essential to planning academic programs, housing, financial aid, and student support services.

We recognize that some students with pending outside scholarships and other financial aid resources may have been impacted by the recent enrollment update. The University is reviewing information related to anticipated scholarship funding and other financial aid, where appropriate, and will consider relevant circumstances presented regarding pending scholarship awards and financial aid resources.

Students with questions about their enrollment status should contact

• Students with questions about their enrollment status should contact the Office of Enrollment Management at enrollmentmanagement@Howard.edu.

• Students with general questions about Howard University scholarships and other financial aid should contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@Howard.edu.

• Students with questions regarding pending scholarships and student account balances should contact the Office of the Bursar at BursarHelp@Howard.edu.

Attribution: Office of University Communications, Howard University

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