KUCCPS Issues Fresh Ultimatum to Universities Over Students Fees
On Saturday, May 6, the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) sent a demand letter to all vice chancellors regarding the cost of education at respective institutions.
Universities had until May 9 to announce the cost of each degree program for 2022 KCSE candidates who had not yet been admitted for their higher education, according to the KUCCPS.
The declaration will be essential in giving students advice, according to Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service Chief Executive Officer Dr. Agnes Mercy Wahome.
Dr. Wahome added that candidates for the KCSE 2022 would soon be informed of the school fees necessary for various courses during a meeting with President William Ruto on Wednesday, May 3.
According to Dr. Wahome, we anticipate colleges publishing course fees soon so that our students can start budgeting for their studies.
According to her explanation, the price of tuition in Kenya varies based on the institution and the course of study. In Kenya, public colleges typically have cheaper tuition than private ones.
Beatrice Inyangala, the PS for Higher Education, noted that the charges’ release will enable Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) to list the courses on their website.
Universities will consequently be compelled to publish and publicize the true cost of their programs, in accordance to the President’s statement during the introduction of the new university funding model, stated Dr. Inyangala.
In Kenyan public colleges, the average annual tuition costs for undergraduate programs range from Ksh50,000 to Ksh150,000 for Kenyan citizens and from Ksh200,000 to Ksh400,000 for foreign students as of 2022.
On the other side, tuition at private universities is more expensive, typically ranging from Ksh300,000 to Ksh600,000 annually.
Students must additionally pay other costs, such as those for registration, exams, housing, and other incidentals, in addition to the tuition.
The cost of living can also vary greatly throughout regions of Kenya, with students in urban areas often paying more for housing, food, and transportation.
The Kenyan government offers a range of financial aid alternatives, including loans, bursaries, and scholarships, to help students pay for their university tuition.
Some colleges additionally provide financial aid options for students who might not be able to cover the full cost of tuition.
In comparison to other nations, university tuition in Kenya is fairly reasonable. Many students can enroll in higher education opportunities thanks to financial aid choices.
A new university finance scheme that would primarily target students from low-income families was revealed by President William Ruto on May 3rd.
According to Ruto, the new model will be centered on the needs of the students and the funding will be distributed through loans and scholarships that will be made possible by government organizations.
“This new funding strategy doesn’t raise tuition at universities. We are boosting the university budget in the current fiscal year from Ksh54 billion to Ksh84.6 billion in accordance with the new model.
“Block funding for universities and TVETS in the form of capitation based on differentiated unit costs will no longer be provided. Scholarships, loans, and household payments would all be combined in a graded manner to fund students, he said.
KUCCPS Issues Fresh Ultimatum to Universities Over Students Fees
