Q: What banking details do I use to pay for my fees at Rhodes 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网.
A. First National Bank, Grahamstown Branch,
Account Number: 62145504553, Branch Code: 210 717, Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
Q: Where do I find the fees booklet and general information?
A: /studentfeesandfinancialaid/
Q: Where do I find my student account balance?
A. The student is able to view the statement balance on ROSS.
Q: When are foreign students required to settle their fee account in full?
A. The deadline is 31st May each year.
Q: What is the Initial Fee Payment and how much is it.
A. The Initial Fee Payment for SA students is 10% of Tuition Fees and 25% of Residence Fees.
A: The Initial Fee Payment for foreign students is 50% of Tuition and Residence fees.
Q: When is the deadline for Initial Fee Payment?
A. 17 January 2025 for returning students and 24 January 2025 for New students
Q: For information regarding NSFAS please contact the Undergraduate Financial Aid Office.
A. email: finaid@ru.ac.za
046 603 7089 / 8912 / 8660 / 8372
Q: Where do I find Information regarding Post Graduate funding?
A. email: pgfinaid@ru.ac.za
046 603 7362 / 8755 / 8936
Q: Can we make payment arrangements?
A. Arrangements must be made by e-mailing feescomm@ru.ac.za with a firm proposal, dates and amounts that can be paid before registration.
The Student Fees Office in Seminar Room 3, Eden Grove Building.
Q: What costs does NSFAS fund?
A: NSFAS funds Tuition, Accommodation and Learning materials.
Q: What does NSFAS not fund?
A: NSFAS does not cover societies, clubs, replacement student cards, handouts, VAC
accommodation, supplementary exam fees, printing charges or any other extra’s.
Q: What is the NSFAS Accommodation Cap?
A: NSFAS and the DHET has introduced a Cap (Maximum Amount) that NSFAS will pay
for accommodation fees, in 2024 the amount was R50,000.00 (this excludes food costs).
Q: What does the R50,000.00 cover?
A: For On-Campus residence students; the amount covers the room portion of the
accommodation, including Water, Electricity, Laundry, House-keeping and incidental
allowance.
A: For off-campus students; the amount covers the rental portion. This amount is paid by the
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Q: What does NSFAS cover for food?
A: For on-campus residence students: The amount covers food to a maximum amount of
R16,500.00, this includes the incidental costs.
A: For off-campus students: The amount covers food to a maximum amount of R16,500.00,
this includes the incidental costs.
Q: What do I do as a NSFAS funded student if I have a balance owing?
A: NSFAS students are required to complete and submit an Acknowledgement of Debt
(AOD) and a Payment Plan for the outstanding debt. These documents will allow the release
of results and registration clearance, on condition that the student is funded in the 2025
academic year.
Q: What do I do if I am not funded by NSFAS in 2025?
A: Students that lost NSFAS funding and is not funded in the 2025 academic year, should
make arrangements with the 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网’s Student Fees Office. These arrangements include
payment of arrear fees, payment of Initial Fees, and further arrangements to settle debt over
a specified period.
Q: What is the due date for AOD’s, Payment Plans and Fee Arrangements?
A: The due dates coincide with Initial fee due dates e.g. 17 January 2025 for Returning
Students and 24 January 2025 for New First Time Entering Students. However,
arrangements can still be made after these dates.
Q: What do I do if I have a balance owing from Undergraduate studies and I want to
register for Post Graduate studies in 2025:
A: You need to arrange with the Student Fees Office. These arrangements include payment
of arrear fees, payment of Initial fees, and further arrangements to settle debt over a
specified period.
Q: Will the 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 be paying for off-campus accommodation rental?
A: The 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 will provide clarity when a final decision has been taken by NSFAS.
Note: Off-campus students will still need to email finaid@ru.ac.za with a fully signed lease agreement for an accredited off-campus accommodation (digs).
Last Modified: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:25:48 SAST