Tshwane University of Technology TUT Fees

STUDENT FEES

It is the policy of Tshwane University of Technology that a registered student of the University shall be fully liable for the payment of all prescribed fees, even if he or she cancels his or her registration partially or in full, and leaves the University, irrespective of whether he or she has attended classes or not. The University con- siders applications for the refunding of fees and/or exemption from fees on the grounds of extraordinary cir- cumstances.

1.GENERAL FINANCIAL TARIFFS

1.1ADJUSTMENT OF FEES

The Council of the Tshwane University of Technology reserves the right to adjust the fees payable without prior notice.

1.2FEES

1.2.1Tuition fees are payable per subject, except in the case of a dissertation or thesis.

1.2.2If a subject is repeated, the required class fees have to be paid again.

1.2.3The fees payable for the different subjects appear in a separate publication pertaining to fees. This publication is available on TUT’s website.

1.3PAYMENTS TO THE TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Please note that the University no longer accepts cash as a method of payment for tuition, meals and residence fees. Cash payments shall, however still be accepted for payment of the following:

•Academic records/results; and

•Library and traffic fines;

•Proof of registration;

•Student account statements.

1.3.1CONFIRMATION PAYMENT: TUITION FEES

The student has to pay a confirmation payment of R500 within three (3) weeks of the date of the acceptance letter, in order to reserve his or her place in the programme. Ignoring this will result in the automatic cancellation of the place.

That payment, less R220, shall be refunded only if a prospective student is prevented from regis- tering for a valid reason for example, if he or she fails Grade 12.

1.3.2INITIAL PAYMENT ON REGISTRATION

1.3.2.1A minimum initial payment of R1 500 is payable by newcomer students and returning students, before registration, as the first instalment of the total tuition fees charged. Payments made into the University bank account takes three (3) working days before it reflects on the students’ state- ment of account. The electronic payment over the University cashier counters will reflect on the students’ statement of account immediately.

1.3.2.2Residence fees

1.3.2.2.1Payment of accommodation fees:

•No advance payment is required on submission of the residence application form.

•A compulsory advance payment of R1 200 is required before residence registration.

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1.3.2.2.2Each semester residence fees comprise 50% of the annual residence fee.

1.3.2.2.3Interest will be charged on all instalments or accounts that are in arrears.

1.3.2.2.4Accommodation fees for the current year should be settled by 30 October.

1.3.2.2.5Credits in respect of accommodation fees are possible only if a resident signs off at the residence on the actual day on which he or she leaves the residence. Last dates for credits are as follows:

•31 March for first semester accommodation.

•30 September for yearly and second semester accommodation.

1.3.2.2.6Residence fees are available on request from the Residence Administration and Information

Office at the relevant campus.

1.3.2.2.7Instalments dates for payable fees

First-semester accommodation

The balance of the residence fees is payable in four (4) instalments: on 31 January, 28 February,

31 March and 30 April respectively.

Second-semester accommodation

The balance of the residence fees is payable in four (4) instalments: on 31 July, 31 August, 30

Sep-tember and 30 October.

Year accommodation

The balance of the residence fees is payable in ten (10) instalments, from 1 January up to and including 31 Otober.

1.3.2.3Flats (Pretoria Campus only)

The Alma & Du Toit, Zaragosapark and Zethushof flats are managed as ordinary flats. Allocations are made strictly according to the waiting list. Fees are available on request from the respective managers.

Contact details:

•Alma & Du Toit: 012 440 8101

•Zaragosapark: 012 330 3427

•Zethushof: 012 3441625

1.3.2.4Guest houses (Pretoria Campus only)

Daily, weekly or monthly tariffs may be obtained by phoning 012 341 0849.

1.3.3FURTHER PAYMENTS

1.3.3.1Class fees

First-semester programmes

The balance of the class fees is payable in three (3) instalments: on 28 February, 31 March and 30 April respectively.

Second-semester programmes

The balance of the class fees is payable in three (3) instalments: on 31 August, 30 September and 30 October respectively.

Year programmes

The balance of the class fees is payable in nine (9) instalments, from 28 February up to and including 30 October.

Research report, dissertation or thesis

The balance is payable in nine (9) instalments, from 27 February up to and including 30 October.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT NO ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS FOR CLASS FEES MAY BE RE- QUESTED FROM STUDENTS.

1.3.3.2Discount

1.3.3.2.1Year programmes

A discount of 5% shall be granted if the full amount of the class fees for year programmes is paid in full by 30 April (excluding bursaries from the Directorate of Financial Aid and NSFAS allocations).

The application for a discount should reach the Student Debtors Department before 30 April.

1.3.3.2.2Semester programmes

A discount of 5% shall be granted as follows (excluding bursaries from the Financial Aid Bureau and NSFAS allocations):

First semester: payment of the full account by 28 February.

Second semester: payment of the full account before 31 August.

Application for a discount should reach the Student Debtors Department before 31 August.

1.3.3.2.3Family discount on class fees

Family discounts apply to class fees only. If two (2) or more members of the same household study simultaneously at the University, they are eligible for the following discounts:

Second student:15% discount.

Third and successive students: 25% discount each.

Applications for discounts should be submitted to the Student Debtors Department in writing, sup- ported by certified copies of the following documentation:

–Birth certificate(s) of student(s); and

–ID document of parents.

Discounts shall be granted in the registration period for the specific year only and not retrospectively.

1.3.3.2.4Discount on residence fees

NO DISCOUNT shall be granted in respect of residence fees.

1.3.4MANNER OF PAYMENT

The following payment methods may be used:

•Cash (please see rule 1.3);

•Cheques (post-dated cheques shall not be accepted);

•Credit cards;

•Debit cards;

•Electronic payments via the Internet;

•International bank drafts;

•Postal orders; and

•Travellers cheques.

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1.3.4.1Only bank guaranteed cheques shall be accepted, and only on the following conditions:

•The cheque should be made out to the Tshwane University of Technology.

•The date on the cheque should be valid – the cheque may not be post-dated or outdated.

•The amount should be the same in words and figures.

•The cheque should be signed in full.

•The drawer’s ID number and telephone number should appear on the cheque.

•If it is a company cheque, the registration number of the company should appear on the cheque.

•No alterations may be made on cheques.

•A cheque with a bank stamp shall not be accepted, in other words, cheques shall not be re- deposited.

1.3.4.2Direct payments at banks

The Tshwane University of Technology has accounts at Standard Bank and ABSA Bank, where students may make payments to pay their student debts. Specially designed deposit slips that are available at the Student Debtors Department, or which are attached to the account statements, may be used for that purpose.

Bank details:

ABSA Bank (main account – exclusively for application fee):

1.3.4.3Payments at post offices

Student accounts may be paid at any post office by using only the specially designed deposit slips attached to the account statements.

1.3.4.4Payment by employers or by means of bursaries or NSFAS grants

•Written proof of such sponsorship or a bursary letter should be submitted on the day of registration.

•Only original sponsorship or bursary letters shall be accepted. No photocopies or faxed letters are acceptable.

1.4FEES IN ARREARS

1.4.1Interest payable

If instalments are in arrears, interest at the banker’s prime rate less 1% shall be charged on overdue instalments after the last payment date of the account.

1.4.2Refusal to render services

In cases where students’ accounts or other fees, as approved by the Executive Management Com- mittee of the University, have not been settled or the replacement fee has not been paid by the set dates, the University reserves the right to refuse to –

•register such students;

•issue such students with student cards; and

•accommodate such students in residences.

The examination results of such students may also be withheld, and University may refuse to issue them with a certificate of good conduct or to confer a diploma or degree on them.

1.4.3Refunding a credit balance on an account

1.4.3.1A credit balance on a student’s account shall be paid out on the written request of the student, the student’s sponsor, parent (if a minor) or employer.

A completed application form for refund on credit amounts should be submitted to the Student Debtors Department accompanied by the following supporting documents:

•A certified copy of identification or original ID book;

•A confirmation of banking details from the bank, bank statement or cancelled cheque; and

•A letter of consent by the sponsor, employer or parent.

1.4.3.2Cancellation of a programme does not mean that residence accommodation is automatically can- celled, as well. The student should actually sign off at the residence.

Reductions in accommodation fees shall be granted only if a resident signs off at the residence on the actual day on which he or she leaves the residence.

1.5SUNDRY FEES PAYABLE

1.5.1Application fee

A fee of R240 has to be paid on application for admission in respect of all first applications to the

Tshwane University of Technology. It is not refundable.

1.5.2Examination fees

No examination fees are payable in respect of main examinations or supplementary examinations.

1.5.2.1An amount of R515 (first and additional subject(s)) is payable when applying to sit for exams elsewhere. Please note that it does not include distance education. Only main examination will be considered, not supplementary or special examinations.

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1.5.3Additional payment for normal late registration

An additional R360 per registration shall be charged if a student is permitted to register after the final date of registration.

1.5.4Administrative costs in respect of dishonoured cheques

A student who pays his or her account by cheque, and whose cheque is returned by the bank, shall be penalised and he or she shall have to pay R300 plus a levy of 10% on the cheque amount. In addition, he or she shall have to pay all subsequent fees in cash.

1.5.5Duplicate student card

An amount of R90 is payable per duplicate.

1.5.6Duplicate personal examination timetable

An amount of R35 for distance education students.

1.5.7Special examinations

•Aegrotat (sick) examinations: R88 per subject.

•Exceptional cases: R525 per subject.

•Special circumstances and exit examination: R173 per subject.

1.5.8Duplicate statement of results R10 per statement.

1.5.9Academic reports

•Computer printouts: R14 per report.

•Non-computerised records: R137 per report.

•Computer printouts for distance education students (faxed or posted): R35.

1.5.10Exemption of subjects

R111 per subject up to a maximum of R625 (payable with application).

1.5.11Granting of status

R171 (payable with application).

1.5.12Proof of registration after registration closing date R10 per proof of registration.

1.5.13Re-marking and/or rechecking and/or insight into examination scripts (this is refunded if re-marking changes the mark)

•Re-marking of script: R283.

•Rechecking of marks: R141.

•Insight into script: R141.

1.5.14Examination enquiries about results after the closing date R47 per enquiry.

1.5.15Meal fees

Fundi meal system: R20 000 per annum for three (3) meals a day.

1.5.16Internal fees

The amount mentioned in the residence confirmation letter is payable when the student reports at the residence.

1.5.17Student services fee

A non-refundable amount of R280 is payable to cover direct student services expenses (not ap- plicable to postgraduate, distance education and work-integrated learning students).

1.5.18International students

An additional amount of R1 500 per student per annum is payable on registration.

1.5.19Electronic resource centres (ERC)

R230 per student per annum (not applicable to postgraduate and work-integrated learning students). Postgraduate students are excluded from paying the student services and electronic resource levy, but if they want to use the electronic resource centres, they have to pay for such use.

1.5.20Duplicate invoice or account R10 per invoice or account.

1.5.21Old syllabi/transcripts R442 per application.

1.5.22Penalty for simultaneous registration at other institutions without prior permission R568 per subject.

1.5.23Exit examinationSee Rule 1.5.7.

1.5.24Penalty for distance education students

•Change of examination venue after closing date: R1 119.00.

•Submitting the same assignment more than once for marking: R130 per assignment.

1.5.25Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

•Application fee: R329.

•Assessment fee: R595 per assessment.

1.5.26Statement on replacement of certificate

R223 per statement.

1.6STUDENT EXTRACURRICULAR FEES (SEF)

Student extracurricular fee (SEF) levy of R550 as defined in paragraph 49 of the VAT Act is payable upon registration. This fee is compulsory for all registered TUT students.

1.7CANCELLATION CREDITS

The following cancellation credits apply when a student discontinues his or her studies before the end of the semester or year:

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1.7.1YEAR SUBJECTS

1.7.1.1Acceptance fee

A student shall forfeit R220 of the R1 500 initial payment if he or she does not turn up (non-registered students – newcomers) after the closing date for registration.

1.7.1.2Initial payment on registration

Cancellation until 9 February: the student shall not be liable for any percentage of the full tuition fee for the year, but will forfeit R220 of the initial payment.

1.7.1.3Tuition fee

•Cancellation from 12 February to 29 March: the student shall be liable for 30% of the full tuition fee for the year.

•Cancellation from 3 April to 27 July: the student shall be liable for 50% of the full tuition fee for the year.

•Cancellation, in exceptional cases and with permission from Academic Administration, after

27 July: the student will be liable for 100% of the full tuition fee for the year.

1.7.2FIRST SEMESTER

1.7.2.1Acceptance fee

A student shall forfeit R220 of the R1 500 initial payment if he or she does not turn up (non-registered students – newcomers).

1.7.2.2Initial payment

Cancellation until 9 February: the student shall not be liable for any percentage of the tuition fee for the semester, but will forfeit R220 of the initial payment.

1.7.2.3Tuition fee

•Cancellation from 12 February to 9 March: the student shall be liable for 60% of the full tuition fee for the semester.

•Cancellation, in exceptional cases and with permission from Academic Administration, after 9 March: the student shall be liable for 100% of the full tuition fee for the semester.

1.7.3SECOND SEMESTER

1.7.3.1Acceptance fee

A student shall forfeit R220 of the R1 500 initial payment if he or she does not turn up (non-registered students – newcomers).

1.7.3.2Initial payment

Cancellation until 8 August: the student shall not be liable for any percentage of the tuition fee for the semester, but will forfeit R220 of the initial payment.

1.7.3.3Tuition fee

•Cancellation from 13 August to 14 September: the student shall be liable for 60% of the full tuition fee for the semester.

•Cancellation, in exceptional cases and with permission from Academic Administration, after 14 September: the student will be liable for 100% of the full tuition fee for the semester.

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1.7.4POSTGRADUATE

No credit for cancellation – dealt with according to merit.

1.8POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

1.8.1Admission Test fee (Graduate Management Aptitude Test)

Please see the Business School application form on TUT’s website for more details.

1.8.2Application fee

A fee of R240 shall be paid on application for admission in respect of all first applications to the Tshwane University of Technology. This amount is not refundable.

1.9QUOTATION FOR STUDENT FEES

The quotation provided is for tuition fees, that is, a fee for subjects or a programme a student intends to register for which consists of a subject fee, subject levy and/or a laboratory fee.

1.10SUBJECT LEVIES

If a student repeats a subject and he or she can prove to the satisfaction of the Head of the Depart- ment that he or she is in possession of the relevant material included in the levy, an application can be submitted by the Head of the Department to the Directorate of Finance for a refund of the levy. This concession is only applicable to students who repeat a subject.

1.11ELECTRONIC STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTSteps to follow:

–Go to www.tut.ac.za;

–Click on Enrolment;

–Select Online Registration;

–Login into your secure online system;

–Click on Financial Statements; and

–Select Summarised Statement of Account to make use of the available information about your student account.

1.12CONTACT INFORMATION

The contact information for student account inquiries, prior debt arrangements and information center are the following:

General:Tel: 086 110 2421

Email: [email protected]

Study fees quotation: Tel: 086 110 2421

Email: [email protected]

Gap Grant: Enquiries: [email protected]

Counter services are available at the following campus sites:

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