Howard University
Howard University International Student Institutional Aid
Need-based and merit-based institutional financial aid programs for international students attending Howard University. Because international students are ineligible for US federal student aid, completing the International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA) allows the university to determine eligibility for and award available institutional aid.
Award
Varies
Deadline
June 1 (annually)
Level
Both
Status
Usually due June 1 – next cycle expected
All majorsRenewable award
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- Application effort
- Low (no essay or letters listed)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be classified as an international student enrolled or planning to enroll at Howard University
- First Time in College (FTIC) international students may only be considered for merit-based Howard University Freshman Scholarships (HUFS) awards
What you'll need
- Completed and signed International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA) (Dependent, Independent, or Graduate/Professional version)
- Income/Wages & Tax data OR proof of no filing requirement in the country of residence for the student applicant, parents (if dependent), or spouse (if married)
- All monetary amounts must be converted to US Dollars
- Prospective students must provide their Common App ID in place of a Howard ID
How to apply
- Access the appropriate 2026-2027 ISFAA form via the provider's DocuSign links (Dependent, Independent, or Graduate/Professional).
- Fill out the questionnaire and convert all local currency values to US Dollars.
- Upload required tax or income documents directly to the ISFAA application or email them to finaid@howard.edu.
- Submit the completed form electronically by the Priority Processing deadline (March 1, 2026) or the Standard Processing deadline (June 1, 2026).
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://financialservices.howard.edu/financial-aid/schedule-appointment/2026-27-fafsa-changes/international-student-aid
- How this listing was added:
- Summarized from financialservices.howard.edu
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