NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI ISSUES IMPORTANT NOTICE ON PAYMENT OF SCHOOL FEES FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION

The University Management, through the Office of the Registrar, has issued a high-priority administrative circular following a comprehensive audit of the 2025/2026 Academic Session fee portal. The data reveals a critical shortfall in financial compliance, with approximately 60% of the student population yet to fulfill their statutory tuition obligations.

Signed by the Registrar, Dr. Bala I. Ahmed II, this notice serves as a final advisory. It underscores the transition from a “grace period” to a strict enforcement phase, where the university’s fiscal stability is being prioritized to ensure the continued delivery of academic services.

The “No Fee, No Exam” Enforcement Policy

The most significant takeaway from this memorandum is the re-establishment of the Mandatory Eligibility Criteria for the upcoming First Semester examinations. The University Senate has ratified a “Zero-Tolerance” stance regarding examination entry for non-compliant students.

• The Constraint: Any student without a fully validated fee receipt for the 2025/2026 session will be denied entry into examination halls.

• The Rationale: Tuition fees are the lifeblood of institutional operations—covering the procurement of examination materials, the maintenance of CBT centers, and the administrative overhead of result processing.

• The Deadline: While a specific date isn’t cited in the “immediate” advisory, the proximity to the examination season implies that the window for “Late Registration” or “Part-Payment” is rapidly closing.

Pillar I: Institutional Governance and Oversight

The extensive list of “CC” (Carbon Copy) recipients attached to this notice indicates that this is a Unified Administrative Action. Every level of university leadership is now synchronized to enforce this directive.

• The Bursary: Tasked with providing real-time lists of paid students to the departments.

• The Deans & HODs: Responsible for ensuring that invigilators cross-reference student ID cards with the “Paid List” before scripts are distributed.

• The Chief Security Officer (CSO): Directed to provide perimeter security at examination venues to manage the exclusion of non-paying students.

Pillar II: Strategic Advice for Students – “A Stitch in Time Saves Nine”

The Registrar’s use of this classic proverb is a literal warning against the “Final Hour Rush.” Historically, waiting until the morning of an exam to pay fees leads to several avoidable complications:

1. Bank Portal Congestion: Massive traffic on payment gateways often leads to “Pending” status or debits without receipt generation.

2. Verification Delays: The Bursary requires a processing window to stamp and validate online receipts. A digital payment made at 8:00 AM might not be “cleared” by the time an 8:30 AM exam begins.

3. Academic Distraction: Dealing with financial stressors during the examination week significantly degrades cognitive performance and focus.

Pillar III: Administrative Workflow for Fee Validation

To ensure compliance and avoid the “consequence of failure,” students should follow the standard university financial pipeline immediately:

1. Generate Invoice: Log in to the student portal to generate a Remita or institutional invoice.

2. Payment Processing: Utilize approved bank branches or the integrated online payment gateway.

3. Bursary Clearance: Present the online evidence of payment at the Bursary Unit to obtain the official university “Red-Stamped” receipt.

4. Course Registration: Ensure that the paid status triggers the “Final Course Registration” form, as this form is often required alongside the fee receipt for exam entry.

Conclusion: Prioritizing Academic Continuity

The 40% compliance rate reported by Dr. Bala I. Ahmed II is a call to action for the remaining 60% of the student body. The university’s ability to conduct a smooth examination diet depends on the collective financial contribution of its students. To avoid the embarrassment and academic setback of being turned away at the examination hall, immediate payment is not just “strongly advised”—it is a necessity for academic survival.