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Hundreds of Howard University students, some as young as seventeen, were abruptly unenrolled after missing tuition deadlines — a move that shattered dreams and sent shockwaves through the campus. One student, Nikiyah Clark, traveled from Ohio to plead her case only to be told she was out — but then, in a dramatic reversal, many were reinstated and moving into dorms. Yet anxiety remains: students fear this could happen again, and some, like ZyAira Blackmon, are now walking away, choosing other schools. While university officials blame strict payment policies and claim most paid on time, families and an attorney argue miscommunication and unaccounted scholarships played a role. Even as interim president Wayne Frederick sees this turmoil as an opportunity to showcase Howard’s resilience and elite status — “The Mecca” of Black education — the emotional toll on students is undeniable.

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