UNISA Application Fee Banking Details

UNISA Application Fee Banking Details Does any cost to Apply University of South Africa(UNISA)?This article will let you know and Means of Payments accepted by UNISA

Understanding UNISA Application Fees

Before delving into the banking details, it crucial to understand the UNISA application fees. These fees may vary depending on the type of qualification you’re applying for and your country of residence. Typically, UNISA charges an application fee to cover administrative costs associated with processing applications.

UNISA Application Fee Banking Details

UNISA Student fees Bank

FNB (First National Bank) Account number: 62799625200.

Branch code: 250645.

Student number (8 Digit) followed by the allocation number.

Bank: Standard Bank Account Name

UNISA Account Number: 011 554 8000 Branch Code: 010645 Reference: Applicant Student Number

It’s crucial to note that using the correct reference number, which is the applicant’s student number, is vital to ensure that the payment is correctly attributed to your application. Failure to provide the correct reference number may result in delays or misallocation of funds.

How to Make Payment

Once you have the necessary banking details, making the payment is relatively straightforward. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Log in to your online banking portal or visit your nearest Standard Bank branch.
2. Initiate a new payment transaction.
3. Enter the UNISA banking details as provided above.
4. Input your student number as the reference number.
5. Verify the payment details to ensure accuracy.
6. Confirm and authorize the payment.

It’s advisable to retain proof of payment, such as a transaction receipt or confirmation number, for your records. This documentation can be useful in case of any payment-related queries or discrepancies.

Tips for Secure Payment

When making payment for your UNISA application fee, it’s essential to prioritize security. Here are some tips to ensure a secure transaction:

1. Only use official UNISA banking details obtained from the university’s website or official communication channels.
2. Double-check all payment details, including the account number and reference number, to avoid errors.
3. Avoid making payments over public Wi-Fi networks or insecure connections.
4. Regularly monitor your bank account for any unauthorized transactions.
5. Report any suspicious activity or discrepancies to both your bank and UNISA admissions office promptly.

Fees Office

General queries

Landline: 011 652 0312
E-mail: SBLfinance@unisa.ac.za

Student fees are broken down into the following

• Application fee
• Tuition fees; split into acceptance deposit and subsequent payment plan
• Additional fees for students outside of SA and outside of Africa
• Miscellaneous fees

Application fees formal programmes

• Online applications R 110
• Manual applications R 170

Notes

• Application fees are non-refundable.
• The application fee may be paid using the MyUnisa online payment platform http://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission/Student-fees-and-funding-your-studies/Unisa-payment-methods-and-banking-details or electronic fund transfer (EFT) or credit card or cash deposit at your nearest bank. Note that Unisa SBL does not accept cash on the premises.
• Bursars (sponsors) can request a pro-forma invoice from the Fees Office
• Invoices will only be created once a valid purchase order (PO) is sent by the bursar/ sponsor

Note that Unisa is a cashless environment.

Tuition fees need to be settled at the following intervals

• 50% of total tuition on registration.

Year modules

• 25% of total tuition on the 15^th of May, and then the balance on 15^th of August.

Semester modules

• 50% of total tuition on the 15^th of March (1st semester modules) or 15th of August (2nd semester modules).

Study material

Students should source their prescribed books from UNISA approved book sellers.

Withdrawal from programme (excluding DBL)

Subject to Section 12(2) of the Consumer Protection Act, a cancellation fee is payable as follows:

Registered students who wish to withdraw from any SBL programme or offering for any reason must do so in writing to the Programme Administrator and the Fees Office: failure to do so will result in the student being liable for the full tuition fees of the programme.

Notes

• Withdrawal before the programme commencement date will be refunded in full.
• Withdrawal after the programme commencement date, but before 15 May will result in a liability equal to 50% of tuition fees.
• Withdrawal after the programme commencement date, but before 15 August will result in a liability equal to 75% of tuition fees.
• Withdrawal after the programme commencement date, but after 15 August will result in a liability equal to 100% of tuition fees.
• For semester modules withdrawal after the programme commencement date, but before either 15 March ( for 1st semester modules) or 15 August (for 2nd semester modules) will result in a liability equal to 50% of tuition fees.  Withdrawal after programme commencement but after either 15 March (for 1st semester modules) of 15 August (for 2nd semester modules) will result in a liability equal to 100% of the tuition fees.

Withdrawal from programme (DBL students)

NB: No refunds will be processed if students withdraw from the DBL programme; the student is liable for the full cost of the programme irrespective of date of withdrawal.

Foreign levies (additional fees for students residing outside of South Africa and outside of the African continent)

Category A: Africa     Year Module              R2680.00

Semester Module     R1340.00

Category B: Rest of the world       Year Module           R5140.00

Semester Module  R2570.00

*Please note that the fees stipulated herein are provisional and subject to change pending Council approval.

Miscellaneous fees

These include but are not limited to charges such as supplementary exam fees, re-mark, re-check, mark audit and library fees. These fees could be levied during the course of the academic year. Such charges often appear late in the year, so it is the student’s responsibility to check for these charges to avoid financial penalties.

Supplimentary examination                                               R240.00

Special and/or aegrogat examinations (per study unit)     R240.00

Remark                                                                              R420.00

Mark audit                                                                          R180.00

Financial blocks and cancelations

Unsettled accounts are subject to financial blocks or/and cancellations. Accounts that are cancelled or blocked will not have access to academic results on the MyUnisa platform.

Failure to settle fees in full

Should a student fail to settle all outstanding amounts, the student risks the following financial penalties: student will be unable to access his/her statement of results, student will not be allowed to form part of the graduation, student will not be accepted into the next academic year of study, and the student runs a risk of being handed over to a third party for collection of outstanding amounts. Once the outstanding account is handed over for collection, the student will be liable for legal costs of recovery.

Payment details