Student Fee Structure

The following are the fees and other charges for the academic year 2019/20. For payments made with a credit card, there will be an additional charge to take into account the bank’s commission. All tuition fees and other charges are subject to annual review by the management of KCST.

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Description of the Fee or Charge Amount
Tuition fees KD 175 per credit
Foundation courses (English, Math, Physics and introduction to IT). Each course lasting one semester is offered at two levels: Basic and advanced KD 600 per course per semester
Application fee (non-refundable) KD 50
Acceptance Letter fee (non-refundable) KD 30
Registration fee (non-refundable and includes student activities, use of library Databases, including e-books, use of the technology available in the Computer Labs and use of campus sports facilities) KD 120 per semester
Course handouts KD 5 per booklet
Lost Student Card KD 5 per card
Late registration fee KD 10 per course
Fee for changing program KD 30
Transfer credit administration fee (non-refundable fee) KD 75
Repeat courses and dropped courses KD 175 per credit
Deferment of study per application per semester (subject to approval) KD 100
Official transcript KD 3
To Whom It May Concern Letters (TWIMC) KD 3 per letter
Personal locker KD 25 per year
Personal locker key deposit KD 5
Lost key for a Personal locker KD 5

Important Notes

  • During the student’s stay at KCST, fees and other student charges may change at any time. Therefore, every student should check his/her emails regularly, as well as KCST website in order to be aware of changes in fees and other relevant information.
  • Students are responsible for the cost of their textbooks and other course materials.
  • All student fees and charges for the semester are paid in full on the day of registration.
  • If a student decides to participate in the Deferred Payment Scheme, he/she pays 50% of the fees upon completion of his/her registration and the remaining 50% in three instalments to be paid in the three months following the month of registration. Each payment is due on the last day of each month, with no exceptions. There is a service charge of KD 10 added to each instalment. This provision applies only to the fall and spring semesters.
  • Any student who fails to meet his/her financial obligations to KCST, including on-time payment of his/her respective payment plan will be placed on Hold. This means that the student is prevented from having access to his/her Student Portal, collecting his/her transcripts and registering for future courses.
  • When registering for the first time with KCST, a legally binding Student Enrolment Agreement is signed by the student. This contract contains the conditions for the refund of tuition fees. vii. In the case of students being sponsored by public or private institutions, a Student Sponsorship Agreement must be signed institution before registration can take place.

STUDENT TUITION FEES REFUND POLICY (NON SPONSORED)

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Reason for Refund Notification Period Cancellation Fee Refund
Student withdraws from the College Up to the end of Add&Drop Period No Charge 100% Refund
After the end of Add&Drop Period 100% of tuition fees for any registered courses No Refund
Student withdraws from a single course or multiple courses Up to the end of Add&Drop Period No Charge 100% Refund or Credit to next Semester
After the end of Add&Drop Period 100% of tuition fees for any registered courses No Refund or Credit
Student applying for a deferral of studies Student not registered for credits No Charge N/A
Student registered but dropped all courses up to the end of Add&Drop Period No Charge 100% Refund or Credit to next Semester
Students registered after the end of Add&Drop period No Deferment but Withdrawal from a semester = 100% of tuition fees for any registered courses No Refund or Credit
Enrolment is Cancelled due to gross or serious misconduct by the student At all times 100% of study period fees No Refund
A continuing student who has been dismissed as a result of unsatisfactory academic progress re-enrols in courses pending the outcome of an appeal.The appeal is unsuccessful and the student is withdrawn from the college. Before the end of Add&Drop period No Charge 100% Refund
After the end of Add&Drop period 100% of fees No refund