Howard Students Unenrolled Before Classes | Washington DC News

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 1m

Five hundred Howard University students were blindsided by an email unenrolling them just before classes started—leaving many in tears as they scrambled to understand why. The university claims the move was due to missed payment deadlines and incomplete financial aid paperwork, but students argue the process was unclear—many had scholarships, military stipends, or loans they believed covered their costs. With move-in days looming, the confusion sparked widespread heartbreak. Howard is now reviewing each case individually, having already reinstated some students—including one who drove from…