1) GENERAL INFORMATION

Liability for fees

Liability for all fees begins as soon as com­pleted application forms are submitted to the University and the student is accepted. The signing of the application form establishes the legal liability of the student and his/her other funder for the payment of all fees as de­termined by the Council. This can vary ac­cording to the student's circumstances. These fees are published in the annual Rhodes Uni­versity Calendar, and are available on the WEB. In any discussions or negotiations about fees, it will be assumed that a student and his/her other funder have made themselves aware of the provi­sions of this section and of the equivalent fees schedule. While the University attempts to keep fees as low as possible, student fees usually increase annually by approximately 10% per annum. Ignorance of the fees payable does not provide grounds for avoiding liability for any fees due and payable.

Alteration of fees

The University Council reserves the right to alter all fees payable to the University, or to impose a fees surcharge if circumstances re­quire it. In the case of an alteration of fees or the imposition of a fees surcharge, notice will be sent to all registered students. Non receipt of such a notice does not provide grounds for avoiding liability for the contents of the no­tice.

Arrears

Any student whose fees are not paid by the due dates or who has outstanding fines and/or other accounts due may be excluded from at­tendance at classes or from residence unless satisfactory arrangements have been made with the Director of Finance for the payment of his/her account. Furthermore, he or she may not be accepted as a candidate for Univer­sity examinations. A statement signed by the Director of Finance is full, final and conclu­sive evidence of fees payable and the state of a student's account. The University will not issue certificates of any description to students who are in arrears with the payment of any fees, fines, or any other ac­counts.

Fee remissions, concessions and special ar­rangements (full-time students only)

Where a parent has more than one child at­tending the University at the same time, as full?time students, an application may be made to the Director of Finance in the year in which it applies for a remission of 30% of the normal tuition fees for each child after the first. The Council may also make any conces­sion or special arrangement regarding the amount of fees paid by a student, or the pay­ment of fees, at its discretion.

Academic Merit Award Scheme

Special merit awards are automatically made by the University to eligible students enroll­ing for the first time for an undergraduate de­gree. The awards, ranging from R23 980-00  to Full tuition fee, are based on the final matriculation exami­nation results. Should the student withdraw from Rhodes University during the academic year, the merit award will be reduced on a pro rata basis.In order to qualify for one of these awards a student would have to obtain at least 47 - 48 admission points in the National senior Certificate examination. Please note that foreign students are not eligible for merit awards.

Holders of recognised scholarships, bursaries or loans

Fees due to the University are a first charge on any scholarship, bursary or loan granted by the University, or paid to the University from other sources, for a student. If the total amount awarded or paid exceeds the fees pay­able, the student may draw the balance on condition that the Bursar has given written permission.­

Please note that it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that bursary donors make pay­ments timeously and in accordance with the University regulations.Students who hold full bursaries are reminded that they will require funds on arrival at the University for the purchase of books etc, as it is not University policy to make loans or advances against bursaries prior to the funds being re­ceived.

Oppidan fee R155 (2013)

Caution

Please ensure that payments made to the Uni­versity are paid only by direct deposits to the University bank account, or cheques, bank drafts or money orders made payable to "Rhodes University" marked "Not transfer­able". No responsibility is accepted for bank notes or other forms of remittance missing from letters addressed to the University or to members of the University using its address. Payments made by way of cheques or drafts drawn on local and foreign banks will attract a clearance charge of R150.

NEW STUDENTS

Application Fee

A new student is defined as a student not pre­viously registered at the University, or, a stu­dent not registered for the year preceding the current year of registration. The closing date for applications from new foreign students for admis­sion to the University is 30 September and for new South African students is 31 October.

Initial applications for admission must be accompanied by a non?refund­able application fee of R100.00 for all applications.

Late applications will be considered.

Applications submitted after September 30 must be accompanied by a non refundable application fee of R175.00

Tuition Acceptance Fee R700. This deposit is payable on acceptance of an academic place at the University. (2014 – R750).

This deposit must be paid by a date specified in the letter of acceptance. The deposit is non­-refundable and will be forfeited should the student choose not to register at the Univer­sity.

Residence Acceptance Fee

On acceptance of a place at the University, a R850 residence deposit must be paid before a student is allocated to residence. (2014 – R900).

The de­posit is non refundable and will be forfeited to the University should the student fail to reg­ister and move into residence for at least one term.

RETURNING STUDENTS

It is imperative to note that students who do not book their place before 16 October 2012 will not be allocated a place in residence for 2013 and students who do not have MIP clearance by 18 January 2013 will lose their place in residence.

No deposits are required for booking of residence accommodation. However, if you cancel your application for accommodation between 19 October 2012 and 18 January 2013 you will be charged a cancellation fee of R550. If you cancel your residence allocation after 18 January 2013, but before 25 January 2013 you will be charged a cancellation fee of R1000. If you book a place in residence and for any reason you do not take up a place in residence, but re-register at the University you will be charged a penalty of R2500.

(2) PAYMENT OF FEES

Banking details

Rhodes University FNBFEES , First National Bank Grahamstown branch:

Account number 62145504553 Branch code 210717

New and returning students

Tuition and residence fees for all new and return­ing students resident in South Africa are due and payable by 18th January 2013 but as a concession may be paid by either:

(i) paying the Minimum Initial Payment for tuition fees and where applicable residence fees, by 18th January as set out below, the balance of fees to be paid by 31 May; OR

(ii) making direct deposits or Internet Transfers of the full tuition fee and if applicable the full residence fee prior to 18 January. A 5% discount may be claimed in writing in this instance if tuition plus residence, if applicable, are paid in full; OR

(iii) arranging payment by debit order with 10 monthly instalments from 1 February to 1 November. The debit order application form, obtainable from the Stu­dent Bureau, must be signed by the person whose bank account is to be debited and re­turned to the Student Fees Office by 8th January 2013. ­­ Incomplete applications will not be considered. The facility must be approved prior to registration. This facility must be renewed every year.

In the event of any instalment being dishonoured, the debit order facility may be cancelled by the University, in which event the conditions contained in paragraph (i) above will apply and fees must be paid in full by 31 May. All bank charges will be for the student’s account.

The University may, at the discretion of the Director of Finance , decline to make this facility available to any student. This option is not available to international students.

(iv) Recipients of Rhodes University financial packages are required to pay the Minimum Initial Payment stipulated in their agreement, by 18th January 2013. This will normally be 50% of the amount due as the student’s own contribution towards the fees.

(v) Master/Visa credit card facilities are available for all payments. No discounts may be claimed if this method of payment is used.

Penalty charge

Dishonoured cheques and/or debit orders will attract a fee of R150 per transaction.

International students

New and returning international students will be required to pay their tuition and residence fees for the year in full by 18th January 2013. Where such fees are to be paid with bursary funds these must be received by the University by 18th January 2013.

NOTE: Students who apply for accommodation in the university residence system will only be considered if their full fees are paid by 18th January 2013.

When tuition and residence fees (if applicable) are paid in full by 18th January, a 5% discount may be claimed in writing subject to (2) (v) above.

Surcharge for international students (compulsory additional charge for all international students)

Surchare for Internatioal students (compulsory additional charge for all International students).

Undergraduates:

From SADC countries   R9,200.00

From Africa (excl. SADC) R11,800.00

Elsewhere R13,300.00

Postgraduates:

From SADC countries R6,300.00

From Africa (excl. SADC) R7,800.00

Elsewhere R9,200.00

(Postgraduate registration for the first time in 2005 and subsequent to 2005, regardless of the years of undergraduate registration, will be liable for this surcharge)

Financial exclusion

If fees have not been paid by 30th June, and satisfactory arrangements have not been made, the University will consider financial exclusion in terms of general rule G.22.

Cash Deposit Limits

Students are discouraged from making large deposits in cash. Cash deposits exceeding R5,000 must be made at the First National Bank, Grahamstown (branch code 21 07 17), account number 6214 550 4553 . Please ensure that the student number is clearly visible on the deposit slip, which must be submitted to the Student Fees office, or faxed to (046) 603 7019/7020.

MINIMUM INITIAL PAYMENTS(MIP) SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS

Full time Bachelor, Honours and Diploma Students

Minimum initial payment of tuition and resi­dence fees which must be paid before a stu­dent will be allowed to enter residence or to register for any degree, diploma or certificate are:

Tuition Fees R16,100

Residence fees - where applicable R18,900

Total by January 18 (Tuition and residence) R35,000, (payable if student requires residence).

Balance of fees due by May 31

Holders of recognised bursaries or scholar­ships which are payable directly to the University and which are valued at R35,000 or more, and who produce written proof that they hold such bur­saries or scholarships, may reduce the MIP to:

Tuition fees R8,050

Residence fees ? where applicable R9,450

Total by January 20 (Tuition and residence) R17,500

Balance of fees due by May 31

Rhodes University scholarships and merit awards may be offset against liability for minimum initial payments required prior to registration.

Part?time students, Master’s and PhD Stu­dents

Minimum initial payment of 50% of tuition fee plus residence fees where applicable.

Balance of fees due by May 31.

(3) ALL STUDENTS

Late registration and late admission to residence

Tuition and residence fees are required to be fully paid in advance prior to a student being allowed to register or be admitted to residence after May 31.

External Loans

Please note it is the responsibility of students negotiating loans with financial or other institutions to en­sure that all payments are made to the Univer­sity by the dates specified above.

The minimum initial payment may NOT be reduced by virtue of a student having negotiated a loan with a financial or other institution.

Monies once paid into a student account will not be refunded unless all fees have been paid and a credit balance is reflected on the account irrespective of any bursaries held or meal refunds due to the student.

Penalties for non compliance

Students whose fees are outstanding may be excluded from attendance at classes and/or resi­dence and they may not be accepted as candi­dates for University examinations.

The University will not issue certificates of any description to students whose fees are in arrears.

The above regulations regarding payment ap­ply to

tuition and residence fees. All other charges are due immediately.

Unpaid accounts are subject to an interest charge at the rate of 1.5% per month on amounts outstanding as from June 1.

Payments made to students

Students who are to be paid for employment at Rhodes, or to whom advances are made, or to whom residual funds are to be disbursed, are required to furnish the University with Bank account details to which any monies owing would be paid through electronic funds transfer to their account.

TUITION FEES

Block fees

The regulations of the various faculties pre­scribe the number of courses full?time students are normally expected to take in each year of their curriculum.

Unless otherwise stated, the annual block fees include tuition fees for classes and laboratories, fees for ordinary University examinations and library fees for the normal number of courses. Full?time students taking fewer than the nor­mal number of courses in any given year, will still be liable for the full block fee.

OTHER FEE CONSIDERATIONS

Additional courses

Subject to the regulations of the various Facult­ies, undergraduate students may take in any year one course more than the normal number prescribed for that year of their curriculum without extra charge. Full?time postgraduate students may take in any year one undergradu­ate course free of charge, provided that they have obtained the prior approval of their head of department and of the Dean of the Faculty, and provided also that a postgraduate student in Law may take first year courses in any one language subject in any year without extra charge.The undergraduate course becomes payable separately once deregistered from full-time course.

Single course fees

Students doing one course towards their degree must be registered as full-time, but will be charged the single course fee.
Departmental and additional charges

These are for course materials, handouts, field trips, printing vouchers, etc. and are additional charges to the student fee account.

These charges vary as they depend on the courses taken and options chosen in each year of study.

Societies : Charges to student accounts

These refer to subscriptions to societies to be charged to student accounts. No further subscriptions will be charged after 31 March of each academic year .

EXAMINATION FEES

Must be paid at the start of each semester for ordinary examinations written by students returning to write on extended DP certificates.

Students who fail to provide acceptable identification at examinations will be fined R250 per exam session.

4) STUDENTS LEAVING UNIVERSITY

DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR

Notice of withdrawal - Tuition only

All students, both postgraduate and undergraduate, or their parents or guardians must give notice of intention to discontinue attendance, in writing, to the Registrar. A separate letter requesting a refund of any monies due must be sent to the Director of Finance.

Any student who has registered for a course of study and who, for any reason, leaves during the year is liable for fees according to the following scales:
Tuition fees if student leaves % fees payable

Before March 1 - 25%

March 1 to the beginning of the third term - 50%

After the beginning of the third term - 100%

Registration and amenities fees - 100%

Oppidan fee - 100%

Masters' and PhD degree candidates who cancel their provisional registration - 100%