Is Howard University worth it?

<p>I am completing my generals at a community college at the moment. Howard University has always been my dream school. I didn't apply to HU right after High school, because I knew I wouldn't be able to afford it. Tuition alone at Howard is $22,283. After two years there, I am sure I would owe over $50,000+. I plan on majoring in Accounting. If I don't go to HU, I feel like I would regret not making the decision to go. I hate my community college. I am only going because I keep telling myself I am working towards something I really want to do. HU doesn't really give out scholarships to transfer students either. </p>

<p>I won't be in any debt after my two at my community college. I go to the cheapest CC in my state, so I am able to pay my tuition out the pocket. Is any college worth that much debt?</p>

<p>You won’t be able to borrow that much money on your own. Who will co-sign those loans for you? Sit down with that person, and get his/her advice.</p>

<p>My parents would co-sign for me. They have good credit. They don’t know much about school that why I am asking for the opinions from others. They have no clue about how much school really costs. I tried to talked to them, but they keep delaying the conversation. I am trying to come up with a plan before it is time for me to transfer.</p>

<p>London16, have you considered Howard’s Transfer Scholarship Program? It doesn’t offer much, but… </p>

<p>"The Howard University Transfer Scholarship is a limited and competitive program designed to provide financial assistance to prospective transfer applicants who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement while attending an accredited community college or other post-secondary institution and wish to complete their undergraduate studies at Howard University.</p>

<p>To be eligible for consideration, prospective transfer applicants must have at least 30 transferable credit hours at the time of admission and at least a 3.25 grade point average from their transferring institution.</p>

<p>The Transfer scholarship is a one-time award of $10,000 only offered in the fall semester."</p>

<p>[Grants</a>, Scholarships & Fellowships - Howard University](<a href=“http://www.howard.edu/financialaid/grants_scholarships.htm#Transfer]Grants”>http://www.howard.edu/financialaid/grants_scholarships.htm#Transfer)</p>

<p>@dorie13 yes, I have read about that. Since it is so competitive, I didn’t want to get my hopes up about it. When I do apply, I will be eligible for it. Thanks for bringing it to my attention again though.</p>