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Howard Unenrolls 502 Freshmen Over Missed Tuition Deadline

7/24/2026

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Summary

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Howard University unenrolled about 502 incoming freshmen after they missed the July 10 tuition-payment deadline for the $37,996 per year fall 2026 semester.
Incoming political-science major Isabella Williams and Dwayne Irvin were removed despite pending scholarships, including Williams’ $11,000 and $16,000 awards.
Howard will review aid cases, consider reinstating students and may refund tuition or housing before classes begin on August 17, 2026.

History

Historical Context

After the September 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers and the credit freeze, the Federal Reserve cut rates to near zero and Congress passed a $700 billion emergency bailout (TARP). The resulting credit tightening forced universities to tighten enrollment controls and require tuition payments up front, highlighting how the crisis reshaped higher-education financing.

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Story summary

Howard University unenrolled about 502 incoming freshmen after they missed the July 10 tuition-payment deadline for the $37,996 per year fall 2026 semester.
Incoming political-science major Isabella Williams and Dwayne Irvin were removed despite pending scholarships, including Williams’ $11,000 and $16,000 awards.
Howard will review aid cases, consider reinstating students and may refund tuition or housing before classes begin on August 17, 2026.

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