Consumer Information
The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires institutions participating in federally funded financial aid programs to make information about the institution available to the public, current and prospective students, current and prospective student loan borrowers, and current employees. Howard University is committed to promoting access to information that will allow consumers to make informed decisions about post-secondary education.
The following links provide readily accessible consumer information to help students, parents, employees and the university community make informed decisions about post-secondary education. To print a PDF version of the Consumer Information, click here.
General Institutional Information
- Accreditation by Middle States Association Commission on Higher Education
- Privacy of Student Records-Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Disability Services
- Student Diversity
- Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
- Graduate Cost of Attendance
- Refund Policy
- Requirements for Withdrawal
- Return of Federal Financial Aid
- Textbook Information (search the HUB here)
- Copyright and File Sharing policy
- Education Programs
- Undergraduate Bulletin (see pg. 130)
- Graduate Bulletin
- Instructional Facilities and Libraries
- Student Grievance Procedure
- Identity Verification
- Voter Registration Information
- Constitution Day
Transfer of Credit Policies
- Undergraduate transfer of credits
- Graduate and Professional transfer of credits
- Study Abroad transfer of credits
- Advanced Placement credits
- Credit Hour Assignment Policy
- Articulation Agreements
Faculty (pdf)
- Howard School of Law Faculty
- School of Business
- Cathy Hughes School of Communications
- School of Divinity
- School of Social Work
Student Financial Assistance
- Financial Aid Contacts
- Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships
- Financial Aid Funding Opportunities
- Student Loan Code of Conduct Policy
- Federal Direct Loan Sample Disclosure
- Entrance and Exit Counseling
- Financial Aid Terms and Conditions
- Financial Aid for Study Abroad
- Financial Aid Calculator
- College Navigator
- Consequences of Drug Convictions
- State Grant Assistance
- Satisfactory Academic Progress
Health and Safety
- Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
- Safety and Security Resource
- Crime Log
- Fire Log
- Alcohol and Drug policies
- Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
- Vaccination Requirements
- Immunizations
- Student Counseling Center
- Title IX and Gender-Based Discrimination
Student Outcomes
- Retention and Graduation Rates
- Student Athlete Graduation Rate
- Student Athlete Participation Rates and Financial Data
- Undergraduate Employment and Educational Outcomes
- Graduate Student Career Outcomes
- Alumni Outcomes Assessment
- Graduate Student Exit Survey
- Undergraduate Student Exit Survey
- HU Assessment Dashboard
National Student Loan Data System
All borrowers are advised that information regarding all federal student loans are reported to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). Such information is accessible by guaranty agencies, lenders, and institutions determined to be authorized users of the data system. Students are advised that they can always look up their federal student loan history on the website of the NSLDS.
U.S Department of Education Resources and Publications
Institutions are required to provide information published by the Department of Education to students at any time that information regarding loan availability is provided. These publications include information about rights and responsibilities of students as borrowers of federal student loans. All Federal Student Aid publications and printed resources are available on the website.
University Policy on Equal Opportunity
The Howard University does not unlawfully discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the University, including admission to educational programs and employment. The University is subject to the District of Columbia Human Rights Act.
Inquiries concerning the application of this policy and federal laws and regulations concerning discrimination in education or employment programs and activities may be addressed to the Chief Human Resources Officer, Office of Chief Human Resources Officer, 2244 10th NW, Suite 407, Washington, DC 20059, (202) 806-1280, or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education; or to the Director of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission/Washington Field Office. To request disability accommodations, students should contact the Office of Student Services, (202) 238-2420 (voice) 202-588-9755 (TDD), and employees should contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, (202) 806-12800 (voice).
