Osun State Polytechnic Iree (OSPOLY) Acceptance Fee for NDI and HNDI Students 2025/2026 Academic Session

Fresh students of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree (OSPOLY) will now pay ₦50,000 as their acceptance fee for the 2025/2026 academic session, according to a new internal memo released by the institution’s bursary department.

The memo, dated October 10, 2025, and signed by Mr. Sunday A. Afolabi, FCNA, the institution’s bursar, confirmed that the management has reviewed the acceptance fee payable by new students from ₦35,000 to ₦50,000.

The notice, addressed to the Portal Manager, instructed that the updated information be published on the school’s student portal for compliance.

According to the memo, the revised fee applies to all categories of newly admitted students — including those in National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), Part-Time, and Degree programmes.

The bursar’s statement reads in part:

“The Management of the institution has reviewed the Acceptance Fees payable by fresh students from ₦35,000.00 to ₦50,000.00 only. This affects ND I, HND I, Part-Time, and Degree students.”

This latest increase has generated mixed reactions among students and parents, especially amid rising educational costs and economic challenges across Nigeria. Some students expressed concern on social media, describing the increment as “too sudden” for freshers preparing for the new session.

Meanwhile, school authorities have yet to issue a formal public statement explaining the reason behind the hike, but sources within the institution hint that the move may be part of efforts to boost internally generated revenue to sustain operations and improve infrastructure.

Possible Implications of the New Fee

The new ₦50,000 acceptance fee may affect the financial readiness of incoming students who have already budgeted based on the previous ₦35,000 rate. Education analysts also note that such increments can discourage potential applicants from low-income backgrounds.

Parents and guardians are therefore advised to confirm the new payment details through the official OSPOLY student portal to avoid misinformation and fraud.

Summary

• Institution: Osun State Polytechnic, Iree (OSPOLY)
• Previous Acceptance Fee: ₦35,000
• New Acceptance Fee: ₦50,000
• Effective Session: 2025/2026
• Applies To: ND I, HND I, Part-Time, and Degree students
• Memo Signed By: Mr. Sunday A. Afolabi, FCNA (Bursar)
• Date: October 10, 2025