Universities defy student fees, admission guidelines
Recently, it has come to light that certain university presidents disobeyed orders concerning the admission of new students under the new funding system.
The Standard has determined that a number of universities appear to ignore the arrangement that was initially stated by the government by saying they want to reassess tuition, a problem that has long been resolved.
Geoffrey Monari, the chief executive of the Universities Fund, has stated that the fees set by the various universities will remain in effect for the duration of the course.
According to Monari, universities are not permitted to change the tuition for students who have already been admitted. According to him, reviews can only be completed for new students in later academic years.
The new formula was developed with the premise that each course’s fees would stay the same for the duration of the term; as a result, colleges shouldn’t change them while a student is still enrolled in school, according to Monari.
However, examples of different admission letters from universities show that different university presidents have disregarded the rules controlling the new funding mechanism.
According to a Kisii University acceptance letter obtained by The Standard, the new enrollees will only get financial aid for two academic years.
The government will group you (the student) into the different student categories: vulnerable, severely needy, needy, and less needy/able. If you don’t apply for the assistance, the university will require you to pay your entire tuition. Only two academic years are covered by this offer, the letter states.
In addition, it suggests that, in contrast to past University Funding Board communications, the university fees may be reconsidered.
Universities defy student fees, admission guidelines
