Howard University International Student Financial Aid Overview

## Eligibility - International students are not eligible for U.S. federal aid. Howard University requires all international students who wish to receive institutional aid to complete an International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA). - For the 2023‑2024 academic year onward, First‑Time‑in‑College (FTIC) international students may only be considered for merit‑based Howard University Freshman Scholarships (HUFS), if applicable. - Need‑based institutional awards are available to international students who submit a completed ISFAA and are classified as either dependent or independent according to the questionnaire on age, degree type, legal dependents, marital status, and parent status. ## Funding Options - **Merit‑based HUFS awards**: Available to FTIC international students meeting scholarship criteria. - **Need‑based institutional aid**: Determined after the ISFAA is reviewed; requires financial information from the student’s country of residence. - No federal aid is available to international students. ## Application Process 1. Complete the ISFAA questionnaire to determine dependent or independent status. 2. Provide signed ISFAA Income/Wages & Tax data or proof of no filing requirement for the student, and for parents or spouse if applicable. 3. Convert all monetary amounts to U.S. dollars using a currency converter (link provided on the application). 4. Upload supporting documents electronically or email them to finaid@howard.edu. 5. Submit the completed ISFAA before the applicable deadline. Incomplete files will not be considered. 6. Processing time is up to 14 business days after receipt. ## Deadlines (2026‑27 Academic Year) - **Priority Processing**: March 1, 2026 - **Standard Processing**: June 1, 2026 - Application period runs August 2026 – July 2027 using 2024 tax‑year data. ## Known Unknowns and Source Limitations - The exact award amounts, eligibility thresholds for need‑based aid, and the list of all institutional scholarships are not detailed in the source. - Currency conversion rates are not specified; applicants must use an external converter. - The source text does not clarify whether the ISFAA requirements differ for graduate/professional students beyond mentioning a separate form. - Information may change after 2026; the website excerpt does not guarantee future policy updates. - No direct links or contact details beyond a generic email are provided, limiting verification. ## Additional Notes - Prospective students must use their Common App ID in the ISFAA until a Howard ID is assigned after admission. - Continuing students (as of the 2022‑2023 year) are no longer required to submit a new ISFAA annually. - For questions, the Office of Financial Aid can be contacted via the provided email address. Source: https://financialservices.howard.edu/financial-aid/2026-27-fafsa-changes/international-student-aid Checked: 2026-11-01T09:48:30.303802+00:00 Confirm details with the official institution before applying.