Seeley G. Mudd Bldg. Room 524
Hours of Operation:
Mondays & Fridays: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesdays: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Meeting the cost of a medical education is a topic of concern for most medical students and their parents and spouses. Students of the Howard University College of Medicine are fortunate that a lower tuition is charged here than at any other private medical school in the country. Indeed, our tuition is comparable to many public medical schools. Although it may be less expensive to attend Howard University than many other medical schools, educational costs exceed personal resources for the majority of our students. This difference between expenses and resources can be met through a variety of financial aid programs. Some of these programs are directly available to the student, while others can only be identified through submission of an application for financial aid to the College of Medicine. For each student who applies and is eligible for aid, a financial aid package will be recommended consisting of an expected family contribution plus scholarships and/or loans. Students should realize, however, that all expenses cannot be met through financial aid. Every effort should be made to supplement financial aid through summer employment and earnings prior to medical school. However, do not plan to work during medical school.

After all resources including financial aid have been identified, the student should formulate a carefully planned budget. The budget should include books, equipment, supplies, rent, food, transportation, and personal expenses. The student should make every effort to identify ways to reduce expenditures, such as sharing an apartment with a roommate.

A NOTE TO FOREIGN STUDENTS

Resources for financial assistance to foreign students are extremely limited. Therefore, it is imperative that you make definite arrangements for the four-year period before arriving. The College of Medicine should be notified of these plans at the time you accept our offer of admission. Your obligations will include tuition, fees, books and supplies, room, board, travel and miscellaneous expenses.