Howard University dropped hundreds of previously enrolled freshman students over what it said were missed payment deadlines |

A full statement from Howard University, which says it “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”https://t.co/g4SthTPnnD

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 23, 2026

Howard University dropped hundreds of previously enrolled freshman students over what it said were missed payment deadlines.

However, many students say they communicated forthcoming scholarships and financial aid to the school. https://t.co/uzp6Kb7Ss8

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 24, 2026

Dozens of incoming Howard University students say they have been unenrolled from the school weeks before the fall semester is set to begin https://t.co/JNsN3M8kZi

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 23, 2026

Howard University says it understands the unenrollment update was "difficult and disappointing" and is reviewing some cases involving pending scholarship funding after students voiced concerns online.

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