Kwara State Polytechnic school fees for the 2026/2027 academic session vary depending on whether you are an ND or HND student, your level, programme category, mode of study, and whether you are an indigene of Kwara State.
For example, a full-time ND I student may pay between ₦96,800 and ₦140,050, while an HND I full-time student may pay between ₦105,050 and ₦148,300, depending on the student’s category.
Part-time students generally pay more.
This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the Kwara State Polytechnic school fees for 2026/2027, including fees for ND I, ND II, HND I and HND II students.
It also explains how to confirm your exact fee and make payment through the official Kwara State Polytechnic portal.
How Much Is Kwara State Polytechnic School Fees for 2026/2027?
The latest reported Kwara State Polytechnic school fees for the 2026/2027 academic session range from about ₦74,650 to ₦178,300 across the main ND and HND categories.
The amount a student pays depends on:
- ND or HND level;
- first or second year;
- full-time or part-time study;
- science or non-science programme; and
- indigene or non-indigene status.
The Polytechnic’s official portal currently confirms that school-fee payment is available for fresh and returning students for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Because there is no single fee applicable to every student, you should identify your category in the tables below before budgeting.
Kwara State Polytechnic School Fees for ND I Full-Time Students
The reported 2026/2027 fees for ND I full-time students are:
| Student Category | School Fee |
|---|---|
| Indigene – Science | ₦101,800 |
| Indigene – Non-Science | ₦96,800 |
| Non-Indigene – Science | ₦140,050 |
| Non-Indigene – Non-Science | ₦135,050 |
Therefore, a newly admitted ND I full-time student should budget at least ₦96,800 to ₦140,050 for school fees, depending on the applicable category.
Science students pay slightly more than students in non-science programmes.
Non-indigenes also pay a higher fee than Kwara State indigenes.
Kwara State Polytechnic ND I Part-Time School Fees
ND I students admitted into part-time programmes have a separate fee schedule.
| Student Category | School Fee |
|---|---|
| Indigene – Science | ₦129,550 |
| Indigene – Non-Science | ₦124,550 |
| Non-Indigene – Science | ₦168,550 |
| Non-Indigene – Non-Science | ₦163,550 |
The table shows that part-time ND students generally pay more than students studying on a full-time basis.
A non-indigene ND I science student, for example, may pay ₦168,550, compared with ₦101,800 for a Kwara State indigene studying a science course on a full-time basis.
Kwara State Polytechnic HND I Full-Time School Fees
Students starting an HND programme also have different fees from ND students.
The reported HND I full-time schedule for 2026/2027 is:
| Student Category | School Fee |
|---|---|
| Indigene – Science | ₦110,050 |
| Indigene – Non-Science | ₦105,050 |
| Non-Indigene – Science | ₦148,300 |
| Non-Indigene – Non-Science | ₦143,300 |
This means a fresh HND I full-time student should expect a fee within the range of approximately ₦105,050 to ₦148,300.
Kwara State Polytechnic HND I Part-Time School Fees
The HND I part-time fees are higher.
| Student Category | School Fee |
|---|---|
| Indigene – Science | ₦133,450 |
| Indigene – Non-Science | ₦128,450 |
| Non-Indigene – Science | ₦178,300 |
| Non-Indigene – Non-Science | ₦173,300 |
At ₦178,300, the reported fee for a non-indigene HND I part-time science student is one of the highest among the standard ND and HND categories.
Kwara State Polytechnic ND II Full-Time School Fees
Returning ND II students pay less than ND I students under the reported schedule.
| Student Category | School Fee |
|---|---|
| Indigene – Science | ₦79,650 |
| Indigene – Non-Science | ₦74,650 |
| Non-Indigene – Science | ₦108,050 |
| Non-Indigene – Non-Science | ₦103,050 |
For ND II full-time students, the reported fee therefore ranges from ₦74,650 to ₦108,050.
Kwara State Polytechnic ND II Part-Time School Fees
For ND II part-time students, the reported fees are:
| Student Category | School Fee |
|---|---|
| Indigene – Science | ₦105,550 |
| Indigene – Non-Science | ₦100,550 |
| Non-Indigene – Science | ₦136,350 |
| Non-Indigene – Non-Science | ₦131,350 |
Again, the part-time fees are higher than the corresponding full-time fees.
Kwara State Polytechnic HND II Full-Time School Fees
The HND II full-time school fees are:
| Student Category | School Fee |
|---|---|
| Indigene – Science | ₦86,650 |
| Indigene – Non-Science | ₦81,650 |
| Non-Indigene – Science | ₦114,650 |
| Non-Indigene – Non-Science | ₦109,650 |
An HND II full-time student should therefore budget approximately ₦81,650 to ₦114,650, depending on indigene status and programme category.
Kwara State Polytechnic HND II Part-Time School Fees
For HND II part-time students:
| Student Category | School Fee |
|---|---|
| Indigene – Science | ₦105,690 |
| Indigene – Non-Science | ₦100,690 |
| Non-Indigene – Science | ₦144,750 |
| Non-Indigene – Non-Science | ₦139,750 |
Students should pay particular attention to their level and programme type when checking the schedule because an HND II full-time student and an HND II part-time student do not pay the same amount.
Kwara State Polytechnic School Fees Summary
For easier comparison, here is the general 2026/2027 fee range for each level.
| Programme | Lowest Reported Fee | Highest Reported Fee |
|---|---|---|
| ND I Full-Time | ₦96,800 | ₦140,050 |
| ND I Part-Time | ₦124,550 | ₦168,550 |
| ND II Full-Time | ₦74,650 | ₦108,050 |
| ND II Part-Time | ₦100,550 | ₦136,350 |
| HND I Full-Time | ₦105,050 | ₦148,300 |
| HND I Part-Time | ₦128,450 | ₦178,300 |
| HND II Full-Time | ₦81,650 | ₦114,650 |
| HND II Part-Time | ₦100,690 | ₦144,750 |
Your exact amount within these ranges depends mainly on whether you are an indigene or non-indigene and whether your programme falls under the science or non-science category.
Why Do Kwara Poly School Fees Differ?
You may notice that two students at Kwara State Polytechnic can be in the same level and still have different school fees.
There are several reasons for this.
1. Indigene status
Kwara State indigenes pay lower fees than students from other states in the reported schedule.
For example, an ND I full-time non-science student who is a Kwara State indigene pays ₦96,800, while a non-indigene in the same category pays ₦135,050.
2. Science and non-science programmes
Science programmes attract slightly higher charges.
The difference shown in the reported 2026/2027 schedule is generally ₦5,000 between comparable science and non-science categories.
3. Full-time and part-time programmes
Part-time students generally have higher fees than full-time students.
Applicants considering a part-time programme should therefore not assume that it will be cheaper simply because of the study arrangement.
4. Academic level
ND I, ND II, HND I and HND II students have separate rates.
Fresh entry levels such as ND I and HND I also tend to attract higher charges than the corresponding second-year levels.
Are Freshers and Returning Students Paying the Same Amount?
No.
The main school-fee amount varies by academic level.
A student entering ND I, for example, pays a different amount from a returning ND II student.
Similarly, a fresh HND I student does not pay the same amount as an HND II student.
Newly admitted students may also encounter admission-related requirements that do not apply in the same way to returning students.
For that reason, a newly admitted student should not simply ask an ND II or HND II student how much they paid and assume the amount will be the same.
Your personalized Kwara Poly portal is the safest place to confirm the exact amount assigned to your account.
Does Kwara State Polytechnic Charge an Acceptance Fee?
Newly admitted students should check their admission dashboard for any acceptance-related payment required as part of completing their admission.
There are conflicting acceptance-fee figures on third-party education websites, so applicants should avoid relying on an old blog post or social-media screenshot when making payment.
Instead, log in to the official Kwara State Polytechnic portal and use the amount generated for your admission.
This is particularly important because institutional charges may be reviewed from one academic session to another.
How to Check Your Exact Kwara State Polytechnic School Fees
The easiest way to know the exact amount you are expected to pay is through the official Polytechnic portal.
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official Kwara State Polytechnic student portal.
- Choose the appropriate student login option.
- Enter your student details.
- Open your personalized dashboard.
- Look for the school-fee or payment section.
- Confirm the amount generated for your programme and level.
- Follow the portal’s payment instructions.
- Complete your payment using the approved channel.
- Return to your dashboard after a successful transaction.
- Print or save your official payment receipt.
Kwara State Polytechnic’s portal states that newly admitted students should proceed to the portal for school-fee payment and await clearance and matriculation-number generation. Returning students can likewise use the portal to make school-fee payments and print their receipts.
How to Pay Kwara State Polytechnic School Fees
Students should make payments only through the institution’s approved payment process.
Before paying, confirm:
- your name;
- matriculation or application number;
- programme;
- level;
- payment description;
- amount payable; and
- academic session.
Do not transfer school fees directly to an individual’s personal account simply because the person claims to be an agent, student official or staff member.
Where payment is initiated from the Polytechnic’s portal, make sure the transaction is successfully recorded on your dashboard.
You should also retain your payment receipt.
What If Your School Fee Payment Does Not Reflect?
A successful debit does not always mean the payment has immediately reflected on a school portal.
If your account is debited but your Kwara Poly dashboard does not show a successful payment, avoid making another payment immediately.
First:
- confirm the transaction status;
- keep the transaction receipt or reference;
- recheck the portal after some time; and
- contact the Polytechnic’s payment support if the transaction remains unresolved.
The official Kwara State Polytechnic portal lists payment@kwarastatepolytechnic.edu.ng for students experiencing payment difficulties and advises them to include their Student ID and matriculation number when seeking assistance.
Important Expenses to Budget for Apart From School Fees
Your school fee is not necessarily your entire cost of studying at Kwara State Polytechnic.
Students, particularly freshers, should also budget for expenses such as:
- accommodation;
- transportation;
- textbooks and learning materials;
- departmental requirements;
- laboratory or practical materials where applicable;
- printing and photocopying;
- personal living expenses; and
- other officially approved charges that may appear on the student’s portal.
The actual amount you will need depends heavily on your programme and personal circumstances.
A student living with relatives in Ilorin, for instance, may have a very different annual budget from someone renting accommodation close to campus.
Can Kwara State Polytechnic School Fees Change?
Yes.
School fees can be reviewed by an institution, which is one reason students should confirm their payable amount directly from the Polytechnic’s portal before making payment.
This is also important when searching online.
Some pages currently appearing in searches for Kwara State Polytechnic school fees contain different figures, including schedules from earlier sessions that have been relabelled or projected as 2026/2027 fees.
Students should therefore treat the amount displayed on their personal official portal as the final payment figure if it differs from an online estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kwara State Polytechnic School Fees
How much is Kwara State Polytechnic school fees?
For the 2026/2027 academic session, the latest reported standard ND and HND fees range from about ₦74,650 to ₦178,300, depending on the student’s level, mode of study, indigene status and whether the programme is science or non-science.
How much is Kwara Poly school fees for ND I?
ND I full-time fees reportedly range from ₦96,800 to ₦140,050, while ND I part-time fees range from ₦124,550 to ₦168,550.
How much is Kwara Poly school fees for HND I?
HND I full-time students reportedly pay between ₦105,050 and ₦148,300, depending on category. HND I part-time students pay between ₦128,450 and ₦178,300.
How much is Kwara Poly school fees for indigenes?
There is no single fee for all Kwara State indigenes. For example, an indigene ND I full-time non-science student reportedly pays ₦96,800, while an indigene HND I full-time science student pays ₦110,050.
How much is Kwara Poly school fees for non-indigenes?
The amount depends on programme and level. A non-indigene ND I full-time student reportedly pays ₦135,050 for a non-science programme or ₦140,050 for a science programme.
Do science students pay more at Kwara State Polytechnic?
Under the reported 2026/2027 schedule, science students generally pay ₦5,000 more than comparable non-science students.
Is Kwara Poly part-time school fees higher than full-time?
Yes. The reported 2026/2027 schedule shows higher fees for part-time programmes than the corresponding full-time programmes.
Where can I pay Kwara State Polytechnic school fees?
School-fee payment should be initiated through the official Kwara State Polytechnic portal using the payment option available on your personalized student dashboard. The Polytechnic’s official portal confirms that payment is available for both fresh and returning students.
Should I pay using a fee quoted on a blog?
No. An online fee guide can help you budget, but your personalized Kwara State Polytechnic portal should be used to confirm the final amount before you make payment.
Final Note
The Kwara State Polytechnic school fees for the 2026/2027 academic session are not the same for every student.
Your fee depends on your ND or HND level, whether you are studying full-time or part-time, your indigene status and whether your course falls under the science or non-science category.
Based on the latest reported schedule, standard fees range from approximately ₦74,650 for some returning full-time categories to ₦178,300 for an HND I part-time non-indigene science student.
However, students should make one final check before paying: log in to the official Kwara State Polytechnic portal and confirm the exact amount generated against your account.
That protects you from paying an outdated fee, using the wrong student category or relying on an unofficial payment instruction.
