Howard University

Howard University is a 4-year, private university located in Washington, DC. Students at Howard University can enroll in bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate degree programs.

Howard University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Howard University offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• Howard University has GI Bill approved programs
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Does not offer credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• Howard University is a Yellow Ribbon school
• Howard University is a MyCAA approved school

Is Howard University a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, Howard University is a GI Bill approved school.  However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Howard University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Howard University is a Yellow Ribbon school.

The Howard University doesn't provide much explanation of their involvement with the program. 

With the Yellow Ribbon, eligible veteran students may a portion up to 100% of their tuition covered, with limited to zero tuition costs out-of-pocket.

For Howard University, we recommend that you check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the Yellow Ribbon.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here. 

Does Howard University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, Howard University offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

The Howard University doesn't provide much detail of their participation in the Yellow Ribbon program for master's degrees.   

With the Yellow Ribbon, eligible veteran students may a portion up to 100% of their master's degree tuition covered, with limited to zero tuition costs out-of-pocket.

For Howard University, we recommend that you check with the school to ensure that your preferred master's or advanced degree program is covered by the Yellow Ribbon.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here. 

What are Howard University’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

Howard University’s tuition rate for active military exceeds the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour.  This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are Howard University’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

Howard University’s online tuition rate for active military exceeds the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Howard University offer online degree programs?

Yes, Howard University offers online degree programs. 

Is Howard University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Howard University is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here. 

Does Howard University offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Howard University has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the Tuition Assistance.

For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here. 

Is Howard University a MyCAA school?

Yes, Howard University is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Message from Howard University

To study at Howard University is choosing an institution that is experienced, dynamic, and diverse; with a tradition of quality education since 1867 provided by the constant engagement of its faculty toward the students and their needs, and by its rich campus social and cultural life.