Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Questions:

• What are my payment options?
• How do I determine the amount of my first deferred payment?
• Are students from outside the District of Columbia charged different tuition and fee rates?

What are my payment options?

Howard University offers three methods of payment:

1. ALL CHARGES PAID IN FULL BY THE DUE DATE:
   

   Fall Semester	August 1st
   Spring Semester	December 19th

   
   
2. The HOWARD UNIVERSITY DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN is available where deferrable charges are paid in two installments such as tuition and certain fees. Fifty percent (50%) of the tuition and fees, along with total amount of housing and meals, are due by August 1st for the Fall Semester and December 19th for the Spring Semester. The remaining amount is due sixty (60) days after the regularly scheduled last day of late registration.
   
   Housing and Meal Charges are not deferrable charges. These costs MUST be paid in full by the payment due date and prior to moving into the residence halls.
   
   There is a $50.00 deferred payment service charge charged for all accounts not paid in full by the due date.
   
   Students receiving Remission of Tuition, full tuition grants, or full tuition scholarships must pay FEES, HOUSING AND MEAL charges by the payment due date and prior to moving into the residence halls.
   
   A late payment fee of $75.00 is assessed when payments are not received by the due dates. Late payment fees will not exceed $150.00 per semester.
   
   
3. THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY INSTALLMENT PLAN is an interest-free, five or ten month installment plan to pay tuition on an annual basis. The first payment is due June 1st each year and payments MUST be made on time. Students with outstanding balances are not eligible for this plan. There is a $50.00 non-refundable service charge to participate in the Installment Plan. For more information, call 1-877-484-1526, or in the D.C. area, (202)-806-2616.

How do I determine the amount of my first deferred payment?

Authorized financial aid is factored into the registration payment and, per federal regulation, must be applied to tuition and fees first. After application of financial aid, one-half of remaining Tuition and Fee balance, along with housing and meals, must be paid.

The following aid CANNOT be used in computing your registration payment:

• Federal Work-Study (FWS)
• Howard University Student Employment (HUSEP)
• Assistantship
• Unauthorized Aid
• Parent Loan (PLUS)
• Private Loans and Scholarships

Are students from outside the District of Columbia charged different tuition and fee rates?

No, tuition varies by full-time/part-time, undergraduate/graduate, and by school not by state.