To: Dr. Sidney Ribeau, President, Howard University
Howard University Financial Aid Reform
Dr. Ribeau,
In order to further enhance the organization of Howard University’s financial aid department we propose a detailed system be added to the scholarship division that maintains written record of outside scholarships. This system would also exempt their recipients from being purged prior to the start of classes given that proof is provided regarding when the scholarship organization will be submitting payment. The Bursar’s office has sent out emails stating that all students who have not set up a payment plan or extended funds towards their outstanding fall balance by July 29th may face severe complications in the future. Once informed of several different students’ outside scholarship complications with this prematurely imposed deadline no courtesy or understanding was provided. This occurred despite the fact that these scholarships are a guaranteed source of income for the university during the four to five year matriculation process. We the student body, propose a more organized department system to assist in handling these matters with the care and concern that they deserve. Thank you.
In order to further enhance the organization of Howard University’s financial aid department we propose a detailed system be added to the scholarship division that maintains written record of outside scholarships. This system would also exempt their recipients from being purged prior to the start of classes given that proof is provided regarding when the scholarship organization will be submitting payment. The Bursar’s office has sent out emails stating that all students who have not set up a payment plan or extended funds towards their outstanding fall balance by July 29th may face severe complications in the future. Once informed of several different students’ outside scholarship complications with this prematurely imposed deadline no courtesy or understanding was provided. This occurred despite the fact that these scholarships are a guaranteed source of income for the university during the four to five year matriculation process. We the student body, propose a more organized department system to assist in handling these matters with the care and concern that they deserve. Thank you.
Why is this important?
This petition is created to protect and prevent students from being wrongfully withdrawn from Howard University. It calls for reform with several of the wrongdoings and issues we currently have with the financial aid department at our school.