The Sonoma Adventist College has announced the fee structure for 2023 academic year. Students who will be enrolling to study at the college are urged to take note of the fee structure and the corresponding notices.
STUDENT FINANCE POLICIES THE SCHOOL YEAR 2023
1. The total fees for the school year may vary depending on the number of subjects taken by the
student.
2. The payment schedule below should be strictly followed.
a) 50% OF THE TOTAL FEES FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR IS REQUIRED TO BE PAID ON OR BEFORE 15th February 2023 for THE 1ST SEMESTER REGISTRATION. For continuing students, the outstanding balance from the previous year must also be paid. The amount of K1,394.40 shall be deducted from the requirements for students who have HECAS assistance.
b) The student can be accepted with a 75% payment of the 50% requirement but must pay the remaining 25% on or before 31st March 2023. In the event, that the 25% remaining balance is not paid on 31st March 2023, a penalty of K25.00 shall be charged to the student. If it is still not paid by 31st May 2023, an additional K25.00 penalty shall again be charged to the student.
c) THE OUTSTANDING BALANCE OF THE FEES FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR IS REQUIRED
TO BE PAID ON OR BEFORE 19TH JUNE 2023 FOR EDUCATION STUDENTS AND 24TH
JULY 2023 FOR ALL OTHER COURSES. This is for THE 2ND SEMESTER REGISTRATION. The amount of K1,394.40 shall be deducted from the requirements for students who have HECAS assistance.
d) The student can be accepted with a 75% payment of the outstanding balance and the remaining balance must be paid on or before 31st August 2023. In the event, that the 25% remaining balance is not paid on 31st August 2023, a penalty of K25.00 shall be charged to the student. If it is still not paid on 31st October 2023, an additional K25.00 penalty shall be charged to the student.
3. The practicum fee of K500.00 is not charged and if applicable sponsors can pay this fee into the student’s account. The students are responsible for their practicum expenses.
4. The SRC fee is non-refundable for all registered students. This shall be disbursed only upon
approval from the Administration.
5. Students who make financial clearance after the official registration date shall be required to pay
a K50.00 Late Fee.
6. Students who were issued a registration form by the Registrar and do not return it within one
week shall be required to pay K2.00 per day for the delay of submission.
7. Students who withdraw before the final registration date shall receive a FULL REFUND of the
tuition fees but a K100.00 non-refundable Enrolment Deposit shall be deducted.
8. Students who withdraw within four weeks after the official registration date shall receive an 80%
REFUND on the semester’s tuition fees.
9. Students who withdraw after four weeks from the official registration date shall receive NO
REFUND on the semester’s tuition fees.
10. Students who will be sent home for disciplinary reasons shall receive NO REFUND on the
semester’s tuition fees.
11. Students who withdraw or are suspended shall be charged a K100.00 fee.
12. Boarding fees are applicable for a total of 36 academic weeks starting registration. Students are
required to work or pay if they are in the dormitory during the non-academic period.
13. Unused boarding portions shall be refunded in the event the student withdraws or is suspended.
14. All credit balances of fees for continuing students will be kept as an advance payment for the
next semester/year. Any refunds will be processed on graduation or complete withdrawal from
the course. Parents/sponsors may write a letter requesting refunds. Refunds shall be done in
the month of June during the 1st semester and in November in the 2nd semester.
15. Allowances or pocket money to the students should be sent directly to the student’s bank account
or through other agencies. In the event, that these funds are sent to the College School Fee
Account, a processing fee of K5.00 will be charged.
16. Transport to Rabaul wharf or Tokua airport shall be provided for the boarding students based on
the schedule below. Day students shall be charged.
a. On the week before registration and on the week of registration (total of two weeks). This applies
to the first and second semesters.
b. One week after examinations.
c. Students who may request transport outside of the schedule above (a & b) will be charged
accordingly.
17. Free medical check shall be provided by the school nurse when a boarding student is sick. Day
students shall pay a Dispensary fee. The students shall pay for the costs of the medicines and
other supplies.
18. Transport shall be provided to the boarding students who get sick and recommended by the
Nurse to be brought to the medical facility in Kokopo or Rabaul. Day students shall pay for the
transport services when they are sick. The medical expenses at the hospital are the responsibility
of the student.
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Source : Sonoma Adventist College