RE: OPENING OF PORTAL FOR FRESH STUDENTS FEE PAYMENT
Greastest UITES,
Yesterday, we received with surprise the news of the sudden opening of portal, and increment in fees for the fresh students.
The fees according to what reflected on the students portal range from #133,500 to #372,500. This is aside the utility and technology levies of #20,000 each.
In a bid to clarify these, we reached out to the university management and it was confirmed that:
1.The opening of the portal was a demo process in preparation for the commencement of payment and registration processes.
2.There is a plan for the increment of fees ranging from #133,500 to #238,500. This is aside the utility and technology levies (#40,000 in total).
3.There is a possible upward review of returning students fees, however the exact amount could not be confirmed.
We note with concern that this increment represents about 450% – 750% of the previous bundle fee which ranged from about #20,000 – # 30,000. This is coming at a period when several students are finding it hard to cope with the current fees regime, and increased cost of living in the country.
The union condemns this increment in strong terms, and request that this proposed increment be reverted to the status quo.
We are equally requesting for a meeting with the university management towards resolving this issue.
Greatest fresh students, we are by this release requesting you to exercise patience while we work to resolve this.
Further directives on the next step will be provided soon.
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