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Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has released its revised school fees for the 2024/2025 academic session. The new fees, especially for non-indigenous students, have left many students concerned and questioning where their student union stands on these issues.
The updated fee structure is as follows:
- ND1 (Full Time): Indigenous – ₦107,000; Non-Indigenous – ₦158,000
- ND2 (Full Time): Indigenous – ₦72,625; Non-Indigenous – ₦108,500
- HND1 (Full Time): Indigenous – ₦118,000; Non-Indigenous – ₦169,000
- HND2 (Full Time): Indigenous – ₦81,375; Non-Indigenous – ₦116,375
- ND1 (Part Time): Indigenous – ₦114,000; Non-Indigenous – ₦197,000
- ND2 (Part Time): Indigenous – ₦105,000; Non-Indigenous – ₦143,500
- HND1 (Part Time): Indigenous – ₦149,000; Non-Indigenous – ₦209,000
- HND2 (Part Time): Indigenous – ₦81,375; Non-Indigenous – ₦116,375
Repeater fees vary, with ND and HND repeaters paying ₦77,875 for indigenous and ₦106,750 for non-indigenous students.
While these fees are substantial, current and prospective students are saying that tuition isn’t even the biggest financial burden. Beyond tuition, students are advised to budget for a host of additional expenses. According to concerned students, these extra costs include fees for hostels, acceptance, and department dues. Printing costs can add up as well, reportedly exceeding the salary of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. Students also need funds for handouts, practicals, and even “assignment submission money,” all of which can significantly impact their budgets.
Other unexpected costs include funds for items like “Iya Abu restaurant fees” for sustenance on campus, poly shoes, which are designed for the intense walking required, and face caps to shield from Ilorin’s intense sun. Christian students may also face fellowship dues.
With many students hoping for divine provision, there are serious questions about the transparency and fairness of these extra fees, along with a renewed call for the student union to address the escalating financial burden.
