Foundation Polytechnic School Fees (2026/2027): ND and HND Fees, Breakdown, Hostel and Payment Guide

If you are planning to study at Foundation Polytechnic, Ikot Ekpene, one of the first things to settle is how much you will actually need to pay for your programme.

The latest fee schedule published by the Polytechnic puts ND 1 and ND 2 fees at ₦96,250 per semester, while HND 1 and HND 2 students pay ₦101,250 per semester. The published amounts combine tuition, development charges and the course form.

There is an important detail, though: the official page labels these figures as the Rain Semester 2025/2026 Academic Session. I could not find a separate official 2026/2027 fee schedule on the Polytechnic’s website. So, for anyone searching for Foundation Polytechnic school fees 2026/2027, the figures below should be understood as the latest official fee schedule currently available, rather than a claim that Foundation Polytechnic has already published a new 2026/2027 schedule.

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Foundation Polytechnic School Fees for 2026/2027

The latest official Foundation Polytechnic fee schedule is divided into ND and HND levels.

Level	Tuition	Development	Course Form	Total Per Semester
ND 1	₦86,250	₦5,000	₦5,000	₦96,250
ND 2	₦86,250	₦5,000	₦5,000	₦96,250
HND 1	₦91,250	₦5,000	₦5,000	₦101,250
HND 2	₦91,250	₦5,000	₦5,000	₦101,250

These are the amounts published directly by Foundation Polytechnic on its official school-fees page.

The most important thing to understand is that these are semester figures.

So, for example, the ₦96,250 ND amount should not automatically be described as the total cost of an entire academic year.

How Much Is Foundation Polytechnic School Fees?

For the latest published schedule, Foundation Polytechnic school fees are ₦96,250 per semester for ND students.

For HND students, the amount is slightly higher at ₦101,250 per semester.

The difference comes from the tuition component:

ND tuition: ₦86,250
HND tuition: ₦91,250

Both ND and HND students have the same:

₦5,000 development charge
₦5,000 course-form charge

This produces the respective totals of ₦96,250 and ₦101,250.

Important: The Polytechnic’s official page currently identifies these figures as Rain Semester 2025/2026 fees. Until a newer 2026/2027 schedule is published, these are the latest official figures available to use for planning.

Foundation Polytechnic ND School Fees

Students in National Diploma programmes are grouped together on the published fee schedule.

ND 1 school fees

ND 1 students pay:

Tuition: ₦86,250
Development: ₦5,000
Course Form: ₦5,000
Total: ₦96,250 per semester

ND 2 school fees

ND 2 students also pay:

Tuition: ₦86,250
Development: ₦5,000
Course Form: ₦5,000
Total: ₦96,250 per semester

Therefore, there is currently no difference in the published semester total between ND 1 and ND 2.

ND Level	Semester Fee
ND 1	₦96,250
ND 2	₦96,250

The Polytechnic’s fee page clearly gives ₦96,250 for both levels.

Foundation Polytechnic HND School Fees

The HND fee is slightly higher.

HND 1 school fees

HND 1 students pay:

Tuition: ₦91,250
Development: ₦5,000
Course Form: ₦5,000
Total: ₦101,250 per semester

HND 2 school fees

HND 2 students also pay:

Tuition: ₦91,250
Development: ₦5,000
Course Form: ₦5,000
Total: ₦101,250 per semester

HND Level	Semester Fee
HND 1	₦101,250
HND 2	₦101,250

Again, the Polytechnic’s published schedule gives the same amount for both HND levels.

Foundation Polytechnic School Fees Breakdown

Rather than just giving readers the total, it is useful to understand what they are actually paying for.

ND breakdown

Charge	ND Amount
Tuition	₦86,250
Development	₦5,000
Course Form	₦5,000
Total	₦96,250

The tuition accounts for the overwhelming majority of the ND bill.

The development charge adds ₦5,000, while the course form contributes another ₦5,000.

HND breakdown

Charge	HND Amount
Tuition	₦91,250
Development	₦5,000
Course Form	₦5,000
Total	₦101,250

The HND tuition is ₦5,000 higher than the ND tuition.

That means the overall HND semester bill is also ₦5,000 higher.

How Much Is Foundation Polytechnic School Fees Per Year?

This question needs some care because the official fee page gives a semester fee, not a single annual amount.

If the same published semester amount were applied to two semesters, the arithmetic would be:

ND

₦96,250 × 2 = ₦192,500

HND

₦101,250 × 2 = ₦202,500

Level	Published Per Semester	Two-Semester Calculation
ND 1/ND 2	₦96,250	₦192,500
HND 1/HND 2	₦101,250	₦202,500

However, ₦192,500 and ₦202,500 should be treated as planning calculations, not as an officially published annual fee.

Why?

Because the Polytechnic’s current page specifically publishes the figures under a particular semester and academic session. It does not state on that page that the same amounts are guaranteed for the other semester or for 2026/2027.

That distinction is important when writing accurate information about Foundation Polytechnic school fees.

Is Foundation Polytechnic School Fees the Same for All Courses?

The current fee page does not provide different amounts by department.

Instead, it divides the charges according to academic level:

ND 1
ND 2
HND 1
HND 2

This means the published schedule does not currently show one tuition rate for Computer Science and another for Business Administration, for example.

All ND students fall under the ₦96,250 published semester total, while all HND students fall under ₦101,250 on the schedule.

This makes the fee structure relatively straightforward for students trying to plan their education costs.

Other Charges Students Should Know About

The biggest mistake a prospective student can make is assuming that the school-fee figure automatically represents every possible cost connected with attending Foundation Polytechnic.

The official fee schedule itself includes three components:

Tuition
Development
Course form

There can also be costs connected with admission, accommodation, personal learning materials and other student needs.

The Polytechnic’s hostel page, for example, lists a separate accommodation fee of ₦25,000 per academic year.

That is not included in the ₦96,250 or ₦101,250 school-fee totals.

Foundation Polytechnic Hostel Fee

Foundation Polytechnic provides hostel accommodation for interested students.

The official hostel page currently lists the hostel charge as:

₦25,000 per academic year.

This is separate from school fees.

Hostel payment procedure

The Polytechnic gives a four-step process for hostel allocation:

Pay the complete semester school fees.
Fill the hostel form on the portal.
Pay the hostel fee.
Submit the hostel-fee printout to the Head of the Hostel Services Unit for room allocation.

This means students should not treat hostel allocation as something that happens automatically after admission.

You first need to meet the school’s stated conditions for hostel allocation.

Hostel budget

If the published ND semester fee is used as the starting point, an ND student who wants hostel accommodation would be looking at:

₦96,250 school fees + ₦25,000 hostel = ₦121,250

For an HND student:

₦101,250 school fees + ₦25,000 hostel = ₦126,250

These are simple calculations based on the currently published amounts.

They do not include feeding, transportation, personal items or other expenses.

What Is Included in Foundation Polytechnic School Fees?

The official schedule tells us exactly what is included in the published total.

For ND students:

Tuition — ₦86,250
Development — ₦5,000
Course Form — ₦5,000

For HND students:

Tuition — ₦91,250
Development — ₦5,000
Course Form — ₦5,000

Therefore, when a student pays the listed semester amount, these three charges make up the published fee.

The Polytechnic does not use the fee page to provide a much longer list of charges such as examination, library, ICT or medical fees.

That is worth noting because some institutions have dozens of individual compulsory charges.

Foundation Polytechnic Late Payment Penalty

Students should also pay attention to the payment deadline.

Foundation Polytechnic states that approved fees should be paid within the first four weeks of resumption.

After that period, the Polytechnic says a ₦5,000 late-payment charge will apply.

Late payment calculation

For an ND student:

₦96,250 + ₦5,000 = ₦101,250

For an HND student:

₦101,250 + ₦5,000 = ₦106,250

These are not normal school-fee amounts. They are what the bill would become if the ₦5,000 late-payment penalty applied.

Therefore, paying within the stated four-week period can save a student an unnecessary additional ₦5,000.

How to Pay Foundation Polytechnic School Fees

Foundation Polytechnic provides unusually specific payment instructions on its official fee page.

The institution says approved fees can be paid through direct deposit or bank transfer into any of the listed Foundation Polytechnic accounts. It also permits payment through POS, provided the POS can capture the student’s name. Students can alternatively use their ATM card to pay through POS at the Bursary Department on campus. Cash payment is not accepted on campus.

The published bank details are:

Bank	Account Name	Account Number
UBA	Foundation Polytechnic	1023857718
FCMB	Foundation Polytechnic	1656516018
First Bank	Foundation Polytechnic	2018198676

These payment details are displayed on the Polytechnic’s official school-fees page.

Step-by-step payment procedure

Step 1: Confirm your fee category

Before making payment, establish whether you are:

ND 1
ND 2
HND 1
HND 2

This determines whether the published semester amount is ₦96,250 or ₦101,250.

Step 2: Confirm the current amount

Check the latest fee information before transferring money.

For the latest published schedule:

ND — ₦96,250
HND — ₦101,250

Step 3: Choose an approved payment channel

The Polytechnic lists:

UBA
FCMB
First Bank
POS through an approved arrangement

Direct deposit and bank transfer are accepted according to the school’s published instructions.

Step 4: Enter the correct account details

Make sure the account name is:

Foundation Polytechnic

Do not alter the account number or send money to a personal account.

Step 5: Use your own identifying information

The Polytechnic specifically states that POS payments should be able to capture the student’s name.

This is important because the institution needs to identify the person associated with the payment.

Step 6: Keep your payment evidence

After making the payment, retain:

Bank transfer receipt
Teller, where applicable
POS receipt
Transaction reference
Screenshot of electronic confirmation

Do not discard the evidence immediately after payment.

Step 7: Complete the registration process

Payment alone does not necessarily complete your registration.

Students should follow the Polytechnic’s registration instructions and ensure their academic and financial records have been properly updated.

Step 8: Deal with hostel separately if needed

If you want hostel accommodation, the official hostel procedure requires you to pay the complete semester school fees first, fill the hostel form and then pay the hostel fee.

Can You Pay Foundation Polytechnic School Fees in Cash?

The Polytechnic’s fee page says cash payment is not acceptable on campus.

Students can instead use direct deposit, bank transfer or the approved POS arrangements described by the institution.

This is particularly important for new students who may arrive on campus with cash expecting to pay their fees at the Bursary.

It is better to arrange payment through one of the accepted channels.

Foundation Polytechnic Admission for ND Programmes

Foundation Polytechnic offers National Diploma programmes across areas including engineering, computing, science, statistics and management.

Its current website identifies programmes such as:

ND Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
ND Computer Engineering
ND Computer Science
ND Statistics
ND Accountancy
ND Science Laboratory Technology

The Polytechnic also has management-related programmes and has received approval for additional programmes over time.

Newly approved programmes

In 2025, the National Board for Technical Education approved seven additional programmes for the institution:

ND Accountancy
ND Science Laboratory Technology
HND Networking and Cloud Computing
HND Software and Web Development
HND Statistics
HND Computer Engineering
HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering — Electronics/Telecoms

The Polytechnic announced the approval in June 2025 following an NBTE resource inspection conducted in May 2025.

This is particularly useful for prospective students because some older websites may still show only the Polytechnic’s original programmes.

Foundation Polytechnic HND Programmes

The Polytechnic also offers HND programmes.

Its current academic information identifies HND options including:

HND Software and Web Development
HND Networking and Cloud Computing
HND Statistics
HND Computer Engineering
HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering

The Polytechnic’s engineering information also gives HND entry requirements for relevant engineering programmes.

The fee schedule places all HND 1 and HND 2 students under the same published semester total of ₦101,250.

Foundation Polytechnic Admission Requirements

Requirements depend on the programme.

For example, the Polytechnic’s engineering programmes require five credit-level passes at SSCE or its equivalent in not more than two sittings.

For Electrical/Electronic Engineering, the required subjects include:

English Language
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
One other relevant subject

The Polytechnic provides a long list of acceptable options for the fifth subject, including Biology/Agricultural Science, Further Mathematics, Technical Drawing and relevant technical trades.

For Computer Science, the Polytechnic requires five O’Level credits including:

English Language
Mathematics
A basic science
Two other relevant subjects

It specifically states that a pass in Physics is compulsory for Computer Science.

HND admission

HND requirements are different from ND requirements.

For the engineering programmes, the Polytechnic states that applicants generally need an ND in the relevant discipline or an accepted National Innovation Diploma, normally with at least a lower-credit pass from an NBTE-accredited programme and at least one year of relevant post-ND work experience.

Candidates with an ND at pass level may be considered where they have at least two years of relevant post-ND experience.

Students should therefore check the specific entry requirements for their chosen HND programme rather than assuming that the ND requirements automatically apply.

Foundation Polytechnic and JAMB Admission

Foundation Polytechnic has an important JAMB requirement for candidates seeking formal admission.

The institution states that candidates who have changed their institution to Foundation Polytechnic and uploaded their O’Level results to JAMB can have their JAMB admission processed.

The Polytechnic advises candidates who have received approval to:

Log into JAMB CAPS.
Accept the admission offer.
Print the JAMB admission letter.
Submit the institution’s copy to the Registrar’s office on resumption.

This is an important part of the admission process because students should not assume that receiving an admission message from the Polytechnic automatically completes their JAMB admission status.

Foundation Polytechnic Post-UTME

The Polytechnic’s current website contains a 2025/2026 Post-UTME announcement.

That announcement invited candidates who scored a minimum of 130 in JAMB to apply for Post-UTME screening.

Candidates who did not initially choose Foundation Polytechnic were instructed to change their institution and make Foundation Polytechnic their first choice.

The announcement also stated that screening was conducted on working days and that candidates were expected to bring:

O’Level result
JAMB result
Birth certificate

It also stated that there was no examination during the screening exercise for that admission cycle.

Because this information relates specifically to the 2025/2026 admission exercise, candidates for a later session should follow the latest admission announcement rather than assuming every detail remains unchanged.

Foundation Polytechnic School Fees and Hostel: How Much Should You Budget?

It is useful to separate the basic school bill from accommodation.

ND student

Published semester school fee:

₦96,250

Published hostel fee:

₦25,000 per academic year

Combined:

₦121,250

HND student

Published semester school fee:

₦101,250

Published hostel fee:

₦25,000 per academic year

Combined:

₦126,250

Student	School Fee Per Semester	Hostel Per Year	Combined Planning Figure
ND	₦96,250	₦25,000	₦121,250
HND	₦101,250	₦25,000	₦126,250

These figures combine the Polytechnic’s published school-fee and hostel charges. They do not include feeding, transportation, books, clothing or personal expenses.

Is Foundation Polytechnic Affordable?

Looking strictly at the published institutional charges, Foundation Polytechnic’s current semester fees are relatively straightforward.

An ND student has a published semester bill of ₦96,250, while an HND student has a published semester bill of ₦101,250.

The Polytechnic also provides a hostel option at ₦25,000 per academic year.

Another advantage is that the fee page does not present a long list of dozens of separate mandatory charges.

Instead, the published bill is made up of:

Tuition + Development + Course Form.

This makes it easier for prospective students to understand where the money is going.

A Note About the 2026/2027 Fee Figure

Anyone searching specifically for Foundation Polytechnic school fees 2026/2027 should pay attention to this section.

The Polytechnic’s website currently carries a 2025/2026 admission notice, while its School Fees page currently publishes the Rain Semester 2025/2026 fee schedule.

I did not find a separate official page announcing a new 2026/2027 fee schedule.

Therefore, the responsible figure to publish at this time is:

ND — ₦96,250 per semester

HND — ₦101,250 per semester

These are the latest fees officially displayed by Foundation Polytechnic.

If the institution subsequently updates its fee page for 2026/2027, the newer official schedule should replace these figures.

This is better than taking an unverified 2026/2027 amount from another website and presenting it as though Foundation Polytechnic itself had published it.

Foundation Polytechnic School Fees Payment Deadline

The Polytechnic gives students a clear deadline for avoiding the late-payment charge.

Approved fees should be paid within the first four weeks of resumption.

After that, the school states that a ₦5,000 late-payment fee will be charged.

For students working with a tight budget, this is worth planning for before resumption.

For example, an ND student’s ₦96,250 bill can become ₦101,250 if the late-payment charge applies.

An HND student’s ₦101,250 bill can become ₦106,250.

Paying early therefore prevents an avoidable additional cost.

Frequently Asked Questions About Foundation Polytechnic School Fees

How much is Foundation Polytechnic school fees?

The latest official fee schedule lists ₦96,250 per semester for ND 1 and ND 2, while HND 1 and HND 2 students pay ₦101,250 per semester.

How much is Foundation Polytechnic ND school fees?

The published ND fee is ₦96,250 per semester, made up of ₦86,250 tuition, ₦5,000 development and ₦5,000 course form.

How much is Foundation Polytechnic HND school fees?

The published HND fee is ₦101,250 per semester, consisting of ₦91,250 tuition, ₦5,000 development and ₦5,000 course form.

Is the ₦96,250 Foundation Polytechnic school fee for the whole year?

No. The Polytechnic’s published figure is specifically a semester fee. It should not automatically be described as the entire academic-year fee.

How much is Foundation Polytechnic hostel fee?

The Polytechnic’s hostel page lists accommodation at ₦25,000 per academic year.

Does the school fee include hostel accommodation?

No. Hostel accommodation is listed separately at ₦25,000 per academic year.

What is the late-payment fee?

Foundation Polytechnic states that a ₦5,000 penalty applies when approved fees are not paid within the first four weeks of resumption.

Can students pay school fees by bank transfer?

Yes. The Polytechnic’s fee page allows direct deposit or bank transfer into its listed UBA, FCMB and First Bank accounts.

Can I pay school fees in cash on campus?

The Polytechnic says cash payment is not acceptable on campus. It provides bank transfer/direct deposit and POS options instead.

What programmes does Foundation Polytechnic offer?

The Polytechnic offers ND and HND programmes in areas including Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics and newer programmes such as Accountancy, Science Laboratory Technology, Networking and Cloud Computing, Software and Web Development and others approved in 2025.

What is the minimum JAMB score for Foundation Polytechnic?

The Polytechnic’s 2025/2026 Post-UTME announcement invited candidates with a minimum JAMB score of 130. Since that announcement applies to the 2025/2026 exercise, applicants should check the latest admission notice for a new session.

Does Foundation Polytechnic accept HND students?

Yes. The Polytechnic has HND programmes, including HND Statistics, HND Computer Engineering, HND Networking and Cloud Computing, HND Software and Web Development and HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

Final Verdict on Foundation Polytechnic School Fees

The latest official figures give us a fairly straightforward answer.

Foundation Polytechnic school fees are ₦96,250 per semester for ND 1 and ND 2, while HND 1 and HND 2 students pay ₦101,250 per semester.

The ND amount consists of:

₦86,250 tuition
₦5,000 development
₦5,000 course form

The HND amount consists of:

₦91,250 tuition
₦5,000 development
₦5,000 course form

Students who want hostel accommodation should add the Polytechnic’s published ₦25,000 hostel fee per academic year. The school requires students to pay their complete semester school fees before applying for hostel allocation.

The Polytechnic also states that approved fees should be paid within the first four weeks of resumption. A ₦5,000 late-payment charge applies after that period.

For payment, Foundation Polytechnic accepts direct deposit or bank transfer into its listed UBA, FCMB and First Bank accounts. POS payment is also available under the conditions stated by the institution, while cash payment is not accepted on campus.

The main caution for students searching for Foundation Polytechnic school fees 2026/2027 is the session label. The official website currently displays the above figures under Rain Semester 2025/2026, and I did not find a separate 2026/2027 fee schedule on the school’s website. Therefore, these should be treated as the latest official published figures available for planning, rather than an invented 2026/2027 fee.

Foundation Polytechnic has also expanded its academic offerings, with NBTE approving seven additional programmes in 2025, including ND Accountancy, ND Science Laboratory Technology, HND Networking and Cloud Computing, HND Software and Web Development, HND Statistics, HND Computer Engineering and HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

For prospective students, the best approach is therefore simple: use ₦96,250 per semester as the current ND planning figure and ₦101,250 per semester for HND, then add hostel or other personal expenses where applicable.

If Foundation Polytechnic publishes a new 2026/2027 fee schedule, that newer figure should take priority over the current schedule.

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Abdulmalik Gadafi

Abdulmalik Gadafi is an education content writer and the founder of Campusfees, a Nigerian platform dedicated to providing students with reliable information on school fees and other education-related costs. With over 3 years of experience researching and creating educational content, he focuses on making information about university, polytechnic, and college of nursing fees clear, accessible, and easy to understand. Through Campusfees, he aims to help students and parents make informed decisions about the financial aspects of education in Nigeria.