Fees Finance Rules 2018

1 1 E+ OE Fees & Finance Rules 2018 2 E+ OE TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NUMBER 1) FEE Rules 3 - 10 2) GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEES PAYABLE 10 - 13 3) TUITION INSTALMENT PLAN 13 4) RESIDENCE FEES, INSTALMENT PLAN & Rules 13 15 5) CENTRE FOR CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CCPE) 16 - 20 6) SURETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PAYMENT OF FEES 20 - 21 7) DEED OF SURETYSHIP 22 8) DEBIT ORDER FORM 23-24 9) CREDIT CARD FORM 25 10) KEY TO INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMMES 26 11) SUBJECT FEES 27 NAME OF FACULTY PAGE NUMBER 1) FACULTY OF ARTS AND DESIGN 27-36 2) FACULTY OF ACCOUNTING AND INFORMATICS 36-49 3) FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 49-65 4) FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES 65-75 5) FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & BUILT ENVIROMENT 75-93 6) FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES 93-112 3 E+ OE durban university OF technology FEE Rules 2018 The fee Rules apply to all students registered with the durban university of technology A.

2 TUITION FEES 2018 ACADEMIC YEAR Rules AND REGULATIONS FOR THE university S STUDENT FEES 1. PAYMENT PROCEDURES First Instalment (Non-Residence Students) The following first instalment is compulsory on the day of registration: Annual Students Tuition Only R 3690-00 Semester Students Tuition Only R 2260-00 First Instalment (Residence Students) The following first instalment is compulsory on the day of registration: Annual Students Tuition plus Residence R 7380-00 Semester Students Tuition plus Residence R : 1. NSFAS students are required to pay their family contributions, if any, before the exam results are released. 2. The first instalment, for students studying towards a formal programme at the durban university of technology , excludes any deposits, additional subject levies, Administration & Transport levies that may be required by Academic Departments / Campuses and residence fees or back payments.

3 Midlands Campuses may increase the minimum amount payable to include transport levy, etc. Thereafter students are required to pay their Tuition and Residence fees according to the fee instalment plans set out on pages 13 and 14. The first instalment for students studying towards formal and non-formal programmes through the Business Studies Unit is determined by the Department concerned. In the event of the fees costing less than the first instalment requested by the university , the lesser amount will be payable on registration. : Please see acceptance letters for details as more stringent requirements exist for some programmes, IMM, ICB, etc. Self-Funding Courses & Experiential Learning Registration Payments for the above courses, is required in full on the day of Registration (including the First Instalment/Student Services Levy Amount, where applicable). PAYMENT OF FEES Cashiers (Fees Office) Please note that no monies should be paid to the university s officials other than the official cashiers (fees office) at the various campuses.

4 Students must insist on an official receipt as proof of payment. Failure to adhere to this procedure will absolve this university of any liability. 4 E+ OE Postal Payments All postal payments must be addressed to the Chief Finance Officer, Box 1334, durban , 4000 and to no other address. Payments should not be addressed to any particular person and must be made out in the name of the university . Avoid forwarding bank notes and coins through the post. Please note: -That any postal payment should include at least the following minimum information: - Surname, Initials, Identity Number, Date of Birth, Course Description, Student Number and Details of Payment. TO BANKS Direct deposits limit the amount of cash on the university premises and consequently students who do not pay their fees directly into the listed bank can expect to spend a considerable amount of time standing in queues at the cashiers.

5 Standard Bank Account Number: 05050 5416 Branch Code: 040126 Students who have a valid student number are to deposit fees directly into the Universities Standard Bank account using the prescribed M65 (deposit slip) form. These forms are available at registration venues,cashier s offices and the DUT website. The M65 deposit slip will also accompany the accounts / statements posted. 1. The bank will refuse deposits in the above account if invalid student numbers are supplied. 2. Only bank guaranteed cheques will be accepted using the M65 form. 3. Students to please note that a two working day period after the date of deposit is required, before Student account is automatically credited. Payment for subject additions After the dates for the final instalment (refer page 13) has expired, registration of additional subjects will only be allowed on condition that these subjects are paid in advance, in cash/cheque or credit card.

6 2. MINIMUM FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS ON REGISTRATION No student will be registered on presentation of anything other than minimum required amount (see paragraph ), a letter of authority from an acceptable employer or sponsor, loan and/or bursary documents must be originals (photocopies or faxes are not acceptable), authorised and properly approved by the issuing authorities. An application for a loan or bursary is NOT acceptable. Any fee defaulter from previous years wishing to re-register must comply with the following conditions in order to register: - All arrears must be paid in full, in cash, through EFT/Internet banking (subject to clearance into DUT bank account), using DUT online credit card facility, or by a bank-guaranteed cheque. Please note that students, who have been handed over, have to settle their fees with the Debt Collectors. 5 E+ OE No letter of authority, debit orders, bursary or loan documents will be accepted in these circumstances.

7 Companies sponsoring these students are required to pay the arrears in full before documentation for the current registration will be considered. In the event of the employer not paying, the student will be held liable for fees and penalties, as the official contract (registration form) is between the durban university of technology and the Student/Guarantor/Surety. 3 METHODS OF PAYMENT Cash This method of payment will be accepted at any official university s cashier s office. Cheques Cheques must be made payable to the durban university of technology and must be crossed not transferable . In event of a cheque being dishonoured ( refer to drawer ), a R300 penalty will be added to the student s fee account. Thereafter, a repayment of fees will be acceptable only in cash or by a bank guaranteed cheque. Post-dated cheques are not acceptable. No personal cheques will be accepted Credit Cards/Debit Cards Credit (Master Card / VISA) and Debit cards will be accepted.

8 This facility is available throughout the year at the official cashiers offices on the durban and Midlands campus respectively. You may complete the attached credit card form on page 25 and submit to the durban or Midlands Finance Cashier s office. Postal Orders and Money Orders Postal and money orders should be made payable to the durban university of technology . Please retain stubs as proof of payment. Letters of Authority Letters of authority and bursaries will be accepted only from pre-approved companies. A letter of authority applies only where fees are paid by a student s employer. Similar letters must be produced in the case of bursaries or loans. A detailed verification of the sponsor/employer, as well as confirmation of the Student s sponsorship will be conducted before approving the letter of authority. In the event of an employer or bursar not paying, the student will be held liable for fees and penalties as the official contract (registration form) is between durban university of technology and the student.

9 Employers should supply each student with a separate letter of authority. The university does not involve itself in disputes between the employer and the employee. Accounts are sent to both students and employer/donors. Payments by employers/donors should include detail list of the distribution of the total payment. Direct Deposit/Payments Any student with an official university student number can make a deposit at the bank mentioned in above using the prescribed M65 deposit slip which is available from the Finance Department or on the university website. The M65 deposit slip will also accompany all accounts posted and students are to ensure a copy is faxed/emailed to: 6 E+ OE M. L. Sultan, City & Brickfield Campus Students 031 - 373 5440 Steve Biko, Ritson & Mansfield Campus Students 031 373 2653 Midlands and Indumiso Campus Students 033 - 845 8869 Debtors Email Address NB: The bank will refuse deposits if an invalid student number is supplied.

10 UNESCO Coupons Students from countries with non-convertible currency can purchase coupons from the National Commission for UNESCO in their national currency at the official UN exchange rate applicable on the day of purchase, in their country. These coupons can then be presented to the Universities Cashiers office for onward transmission to the UNESCO offices for conversion, to settle their university fees. An undertaking needs to be completed together with relevant details in order to forward to UNESCO offices. Student fees, less all courier and bank charges, will be credited once the university receives the funds from UNESCO into the university s Bank account. This process takes approximately 7 to 14 working days. ABSA Online Payments Absa account holders can create DUT as a beneficiary in their Absa account. Payments can then be made directly into the university s Bank account with Student Number as reference.