Prospective and returning students of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in Kaduna must carefully plan their finances for the upcoming academic session. While the institution has not yet released the official fee schedule for the 2026/2027 academic year, estimates based on previous structures provide a crucial guide for budgeting. This comprehensive breakdown covers all anticipated charges for degree and diploma programmes, ensuring students are fully prepared.
Detailed AFIT Fee Structure for 2026/2027
The Air Force Institute of Technology, a public university founded in 1977, offers a unique educational experience across engineering and non-engineering faculties. It is important to note that while tuition is free for all students, numerous other compulsory charges apply. Financial planning should account for these fees, which are subject to potential upward revision.
Fees for New and Returning Degree Students
For newly admitted degree students (100 Level), the total estimated fees range between ₦99,000 and ₦133,500. This sum includes a mandatory, non-refundable acceptance fee of ₦20,000. Other significant charges encompass academic gowns, caution deposits, sports, examination fees, and essential services like medical and library access. Students in specialised faculties such as Aerospace Engineering face an additional specialist equipment charge of ₦22,800.
Returning degree students (200 Level to 400/500 Level) enjoy a slightly reduced financial burden, with estimated fees ranging from ₦66,800 to ₦99,800. Their charges exclude items like the academic gown and caution deposit but include recurring costs for sports, examinations, medical services, and faculty-specific laboratory charges. Optional hostel accommodation is pegged at ₦25,000 per session for both new and returning students.
Fees for Diploma Programme Students
AFIT's National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes also have a detailed fee structure. Newly admitted diploma students can expect to pay between ₦102,200 and ₦123,500, which includes the ₦20,000 acceptance fee. Returning diploma students have lower charges, estimated between ₦65,000 and ₦79,800, as they do not pay for initial enrollment items. Similar to degree students, hostel accommodation remains an optional ₦25,000 per academic session.
Step-by-Step Payment Procedure for AFIT Fees
Paying school fees at AFIT is an online process conducted through the official student portal. Timely payment is critical to securing admission and ensuring an uninterrupted academic session.
For newly admitted students: The process begins with paying the acceptance fee. Students must log into the portal using their JAMB registration number formatted as an email (e.g., registrationnumber@afit.edu.ng) and a default password. After successful login and password change, they can proceed to "Pay Acceptance Fee" and follow the prompts. After payment, they must print the receipt, update their bio-data and next-of-kin information, and then proceed to pay the remaining school fees.
For returning students: The process is similar. Returning students access the portal using their JAMB registration number as the username and a level-specific default password (e.g., 2001234 for a 200 Level student). After logging in and updating credentials, they click on "Proceed to Pay [Academic Session] Tuition Fee" to complete the transaction. Printing the payment receipt is essential for documentation.
All prospective students must note that admission into AFIT requires both JAMB UTME and the AFIT Post-UTME screening. By understanding the full cost breakdown and mastering the payment procedure, students can effectively plan their finances for a successful academic journey at this prestigious institution.
