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Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin (Kwara Poly) 2025/2026 School Fees Schedule – Full Breakdown for ND, HND and Part-Time Students

Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin
(Kwara Poly) 2025/2026 School Fees Schedule – Full Breakdown for ND, HND and Part-Time Students

Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin 2025/2026 School Fees Schedule – Full Breakdown for ND, HND and Part-Time Students

The management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin has officially released the approved school fees schedule for all students for the 2025/2026 academic session. The breakdown covers National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) students, including both full-time and part-time programmes.

According to the circular signed by the Office of the Bursar, the new school fees vary depending on students’ status as indigenes or non-indigenes, and the mode of study. The document also includes details for students with carryover papers and additional charges applicable to all categories.

The polytechnic management noted that the updated fee structure aims to maintain academic quality, improve infrastructure, and support digital learning initiatives. In addition, all science and engineering students are expected to pay a separate practical fee of ₦5,000, while other compulsory fees such as medical, project delivery, and acceptance fees have been clearly stated.

Students and parents are advised to take note of the new rates and ensure payments are made through approved channels to avoid penalties or portal restrictions during registration.

Below is the full breakdown of the approved Kwara Poly 2025/2026 school fees:

Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin – 2025/2026 Approved School Fees Schedule

S/N	LEVELS	INDIGENE (₦)	NON-INDIGENE (₦)
1	ND I Full-Time	80,250	118,500
2	ND II Full-Time	58,100	86,500
3	HND I Full-Time	88,500	126,750
4	HND II Full-Time	65,100	93,100
5	ND I Part-Time	108,000	147,000
6	ND II Part-Time	84,000	114,800
7	HND I Part-Time	111,900	156,750
8	HND II Part-Time	84,140	123,200
9	ND Full-Time/Part-Time Repeaters	62,300	85,400
10	HND Full-Time/Part-Time Repeaters	63,000	82,200
11	Carryover (1 Paper)	10,000	10,000
12	Carryover (2 Papers)	28,000	28,000
13	Carryover (3 Papers)	Half of 3rd Semester School Fees	Half of 3rd Semester School Fees

Additional Mandatory Fees for All Students

CATEGORY	DESCRIPTION	AMOUNT (₦)
Science/Engineering Students	Practical Fee	5,000
New Indigene Students	Acceptance Fee	25,000
New Non-Indigene Students	Acceptance Fee	30,000
All Students	SUG Fee	2,000
All Students	Internet Access Fee	5,000
All Students	EDC Practical Fee	3,000
New Students	Medical Fee	10,000
All Students	Project Delivery Fee	10,000

Important Information for Students and Guardians

The institution emphasized that ₦18,000 in additional charges must be added to any listed tuition fee, which includes ICT, EED, and other administrative costs. All students must ensure that payments are completed on time to enable portal access for course registration, examination clearance, and hostel allocation.

Kwara Poly’s new fee structure reflects the polytechnic’s drive to sustain academic excellence through modern learning resources and better welfare support. The management assured students that every charge is tied to improved services, including internet access, e-learning platforms, and healthcare.

Students are urged to pay through the Remita platform or any other officially approved payment method and retain all receipts for verification. The school warned against paying through unverified agents or links.

Financial Advisory for Students

For students who might find the updated payment structure challenging, it is advisable to explore funding opportunities such as:

State and Federal Government bursaries
Private and corporate scholarships
Educational cooperative loans
Work-study programs within the institution

These financial aids can ease the cost burden and help students meet their tuition obligations without academic interruption.

The newly approved Kwara State Polytechnic 2025/2026 school fees apply to all departments and levels, including full-time and part-time students. Students are encouraged to plan ahead, complete payments early, and focus on academic activities as the institution prepares to commence a new session.

The management reiterated its commitment to transparency, student welfare, and quality education delivery in all aspects of academic operations.