Students of Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, are confronting a harsh new reality after the school announced a broad increase in fees for core academic services.

In an internal memorandum dated August 19, 2026, and signed on behalf of the Registrar, the college confirmed that the newly approved charges will commence on September 1, 2026. The circular, identified as OYSCATECH/AA/015, was addressed to every student.

The document explains that the changes follow a thorough review of pricing for the various services previously offered to students. Administrators indicated that the adjustments are required, although the memo did not provide a detailed rationale for the higher amounts.

Among the most notable new rates are the following:

• Academic transcript: ₦25,000 per result
• Student copy of transcript: ₦10,000 each
• Official certificate: ₦35,000 per result

Other services also experienced considerable revisions:

• Proficiency in English letter: ₦12,000 per copy
• School or parastatal results verification: ₦10,000 per result
• WES verification: ₦15,000 per result
• Electronic mailing: ₦6,000 per copy

Graduating students will encounter additional fees:

• Graduating fee for ND and HND results: ₦25,000 (applicable from the 2026/2027 academic session)
• Loss of notification of result: ₦15,000 per result
• Error or correction on certificates: ₦15,000 per result
• Re‑printing of academic transcripts: ₦15,000 per result

Further charges listed include:

• Reference letter or attestation: ₦5,000
• Notification of results: ₦15,000
• Alumni fee per student: ₦5,000
• Late collection of notification of results (beyond three years after graduation): ₦10,000
• Late collection of certificates (beyond three years after graduation): ₦50,000

Additional penalties are also stipulated:

• Error or correction of notification of results: ₦10,000 per result
• Late submission of registration kits: ₦7,500 per student

The college has urged all students to become familiar with the updated fee structure without delay. It emphasized that every request for the enumerated services must be accompanied by the corresponding payment from the effective date onward. Full compliance with the new rates is expected from the student body.

The memorandum bears the signature of Mrs. M. T. Ayantola, FCPM, Deputy Registrar (Academic Affairs), acting for the Registrar. Students are advised to note the changes and plan their finances accordingly, as the revised charges will be enforceable in less than two weeks.