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Moore Grants $800 Credit for Howard Transfers to Maryland Colleges

7/31/2026

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Governor Wes Moore announced that Howard students can enroll in Maryland colleges and receive an $800 credit.
Maryland Higher Education Commission and Chancellor Jay Perman will provide late-admission reviews.
Howard unenrolled 502 incoming students after missed tuition or aid deadlines, reinstated 200, and left hundreds unable to attend.
Enrolled students will receive $800 credit to offset housing deposits paid to Howard.
Morgan State University did not offer a comparable deal.

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Governor Wes Moore announced that Howard students can enroll in Maryland colleges and receive an $800 credit.
Maryland Higher Education Commission and Chancellor Jay Perman will provide late-admission reviews.
Howard unenrolled 502 incoming students after missed tuition or aid deadlines, reinstated 200, and left hundreds unable to attend.
Enrolled students will receive $800 credit to offset housing deposits paid to Howard.
Morgan State University did not offer a comparable deal.