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AKSU Approves ₦3,000 Cash Payment for Matriculation Gown Hire

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Tryphena Loveday

Academic Research Lead

August 24, 2022

To ease the difficulties experienced by fresh students trying to pay online via the university portal, the Vice-Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has approved cash payments for hiring matriculation gowns.

AKSU notice on payment for collection of matriculation gown

Cash vs. Online Payment Options

  • Cash Payment at Bursary: Matriculating students can pay ₦3,000.00 in cash at the Students' Account Unit of the University Bursary on both the Main Campus (Ikot Akpaden) and the Obio Akpa Campus.
  • Online Portal Payment: Students who choose to pay online via the university portal are charged ₦3,700.00 (where the extra ₦700 covers bank/portal transaction charges).

Fresh students are advised to make their payment promptly at the Bursary and present their receipt to collect their academic gowns ahead of the ceremony.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Richard Okon

Aug 24, 2022

If I pay the N3,000 cash at the Obio Akpa Bursary, will they give me an official receipt immediately to collect my gown?

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Mentra Admissions Desk

Aug 24, 2022

Yes, Richard. The Students' Account Unit at the Bursary will issue a receipt on the spot, which you can take straight to your Faculty Officer to collect your gown.

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