Billing & Payment FAQs

Only for those students who have enough awarded and accepted financial aid to cover their semester balances-or- those who have submitted documentation for an approved third party billing contract before the payment deadline will the hold be released. Please note, if a third-party contract or pending aid will not cover your entire balance, you must also pay the anticipated difference by the payment deadline. For all other students who receive a financial hold on their account, the balance must be under $200.00, no exceptions.

Checks should always contain the student’s full name and Howard University student identification number. The mailing address is:

Howard University
Office of the Bursar
2400 6th Street N.W. Suite 218
Washington, D.C.  20059

Follow these steps:

• Log into Bison Web
• Click on Student Services
• Click on Student Accounts
• Click the option to View and Pay Your Bill
• Log into epay.howard.edu
• From the main ePay page, click Payment Plans

Please note: Payment plans are available through Howard University ONLY for the current academic year and within the open enrollment period, no exceptions.

• Initial requests for third-party arrangements should be directed to our email, thirdparty@howard.edu. Include your name, student ID number, and the nature of your inquiry. You will be contacted with further instructions. Please consider the payment deadline, and submit your request at least a week before the payment due date to allow for processing.
• Returning students must submit third-party documentation for each semester they intend to receive assistance from a third-party. Letters of credit and financial guarantees, etc., must be emailed to thirdparty@howard.edu no later than the close of business the day of the payment deadline, no exceptions. Remember, financial responsibility remains with the student regardless of any anticipated assistance.

Howard University offers tuition rebates to qualified graduates for up to half of their tuition costs that were paid out of pocket for the Spring 2022 semester. The Tuition Rebate Program provides a great incentive for students to complete degree requirements and graduate on time.

Included below is the awarding criteria for the University’s 2022 Tuition Rebate Program.

A student:

• Must be graduating on time, i.e., within four years (201808 or later)
• Must not be receiving full tuition remission, a Howard University freshman scholarship, or athletic scholarship; a student may qualify if his/her scholarship does not cover the full cost of tuition
• Must have made direct payments (credit card, cash, checks, etc.) towards his/her Spring 2022 term; the rebate is only eligible for tuition charges
• Must be an undergraduate student, who matriculated into Howard University as a first-year student; unfortunately, transfer, graduate, and professional students are not eligible

If a student used any federal aid for the Spring 2022 semester, that amount is deducted from the tuition amount before direct payments are considered (i.e., students using a Parent Plus loan are ineligible if the loan covers the full tuition amount).

An evaluation will be performed during the first week of June for 2022 graduates (201808 cohort). Once the Office of the Bursar has determined those eligible students, their information will be forwarded to the Office of Financial Aid for coding before the Bursar’s office processes the rebate.

1. What is the Financial Agreement?

The Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (herein referred to simply as agreement) informs students of the financial responsibilities associated with enrolling for classes at Howard University and explains the potential consequences if a student fails to meet those obligations. It is part of the “Check-in” process.

2. Why do I have to acknowledge and sign the Agreement?

Our goal is to help our students understand the cost of their education and the financial policies associated with their enrollment at Howard University.  This agreement, in conjunction with our website, letters and other documentation, helps define the University’s expectations for payment, and allows us to clearly inform students of our policies related to billing, late payment penalties, contact methods, etc.

3. How often do I need to sign and complete the agreement?

Students will be asked to complete the Agreement each semester throughout their academic career at Howard University. (i.e. Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional, etc.)

4. Howard quickly can I register after completing the Agreement?

Assumingly all other requirements have been satisfied and no HOLDS are on your account, then the completion of the agreement (Check-in process) will lift the related hold immediately and you will be able to proceed with enrollment.

5. What happens if I refuse to sign?

The agreement serves as notification of potential consequences of non-payment, and to provide vital account information. If a student chooses not to complete the Agreement, they will not be permitted to register for classes until the issue is resolved.