As anticipation mounts for the release of the admission lists for the 2025/2026 academic session, Osun State University (UNIOSUN) stirred intense reactions across the student community with a newly released schedule of fees.
The revision, which affects both returning students and freshers, has sparked widespread concerns, not only within UNIOSUN but also across the Nigerian student space online.
The notable gap between the previous and current fees has left many questioning whether the institution is drifting closer to the financial demands of private universities.
For freshers especially, the increment appears steep and unexpected, leaving families anxious as the new session approaches.
A cross-section of students who spoke with OSUN DEFENDER expressed mixed feelings about the development.
“For some in their final year, the increment came too late to pose a real threat to completing their studies. “At this point, I just want to graduate. It doesn’t change much for me,” one of the finalists said.
However, others expressed relief that the university still allows fees to be paid in two instalments, easing the immediate pressure on households facing harsh economic realities.
Some undergraduates said they would be leaning heavily on NELFUND support to stay afloat, while expressing frustration over rising costs in a system that should be accessible. “We’re trying to get an education so we can contribute to society. But the system keeps pushing us back,” a student who pleaded anonymity stated.
Despite the uproar, many students are still hopeful that the state government will intervene and ensure that higher education remains affordable. Their message is clear: UNIOSUN students want quality education, but not at a cost that threatens their dreams.
Yusuf Oketola is a trained journalist with over five years of experience in the media industry. He has worked for both print and online medium. He is a thorough-bred professional with an eye of hindsight on issues bothering on social justice, purposeful leadership, and a society where the leaders charge and work for the prosperity of the people.

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