The federal government has removed all tuition fees at the 33 federal science and technical colleges with effect from the 2025/2026 academic session.
This is according to reports on official social handles of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme.
TVET offers a hands-on approach to education, equipping students with practical skills and qualifications that are highly valued in today’s job market
TVET courses are designed to help students develop specialized skills in various fields, including engineering, hospitality, healthcare, construction, and many more.
By enrolling in this programme, children will gain the following:
1.Industry-Relevant Skills for Immediate Employment
2. Job Readiness as Courses are Aligned with Labour Market Needs
3. Self Employed Opportunity as Graduates are able to work for themselves
4. Free Tuition for the 3-year of Training in the College
5. Free Accomodation for the 3-year of Training
6. Free Meals for the 3-year of Training
7. Students shall be paid Monthly Stipends for their upkeep
8. Upon Completion of Studies in 3-year, Students Shall Have Access to Federal Grants or Loans to Start Their Enterprise
9. Students upon graduation will obtain National Business and National Technical Certificate
10. Students upon graduation will obtain the Second Certificate in National Skills Qualification Certification (NSQ)
11.The Two Certificates Shall Have Worldwide Acceptability for Those Who Want to Practice Their Enterprise or Vocation Overseas
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*Enrollment procedure
1.Visit any of the Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTC) to register.
2. Registration Fee per Student is N4,200 (Four Thousand, Two Hundred Naira) only
3. Upon payment of the Registration Fee, the FSTC Staff shall assist Candidates to complete registration online
4. Registration of Candidates Shall End on Thursday 12th June 2025
5. Entrance Examination Shall Hold on Saturday 14th June 2025 at the selected Federal Science and Technical College FSTC, at 9am.
6. No Late Registration Shall Be Allowed.
List of the 33 Federal Science and Technical Colleges in Nigeria:
FSTC Yaba – Lagos State
FSTC Ilesa – Osun State
FSTC Kafanchan – Kaduna State
FSTC Uyo – Akwa Ibom State
FSTC Otukpo – Benue State
FSTC Awka – Anambra State
FSTC Jalingo – Taraba State
FSTC Tungbo – Bayelsa State
FSTC Doma – Nasarawa State
FSTC Zuru – Kebbi State
FSTC Michika – Adamawa State
FSTC Ohanso – Abia State
FSTC Orozo – FCT, Abuja
FSTC Uromi – Edo State
FSTC Aba – Abia State
FSTC Ikare-Akoko – Ondo State
FSTC Ahoada – Rivers State
FSTC Lassa – Borno State
FSTC Yauri – Kebbi State
FSTC Otobi – Benue State
FSTC Enugu – Enugu State
FSTC Ikot Ekpene – Akwa Ibom State
FSTC Usi-Ekiti – Ekiti State
FSTC Ogugu – Kogi State
FSTC Bwari – FCT, Abuja
FSTC Ijebu-Imushin – Ogun State
FSTC Sokoto – Sokoto State
FSTC Yaba (Annex) – Lagos State
FSTC Ilorin – Kwara State
FSTC Garki – Jigawa State
FSTC Kuta – Niger State
FSTC Biliri – Gombe State
FSTC Otukpa – Benue State
TVET provides a practical approach to education, giving students credentials and abilities that are highly sought after in today’s labor market.
