Approved Federal Unity Schools Fees 2025/2026 (FUCs).
Are you wondering how much it costs to enroll in Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) in 2025? The Federal Ministry of Education has officially released the approved charges for all newly admitted students into Federal Unity Schools in Nigeria for the 2025/2026 academic year.
This breakdown was confirmed and signed by the Director of Senior Secondary Education. While tuition remains free, the total fees including boarding, books, uniforms and other charges amount to ₦100,000 only per student.
What You Should Know
- Tuition Fee – Free for all students
- Total Charges – ₦100,000 (1st term only)
- Applies to all JSS1 and SS1 newly admitted students in 2025
Complete Breakdown of Unity School Charges – 2025/2026
Here is the official fee schedule for all Federal Unity Colleges:
- Boarding Fees (per term) 30,000
- Textbooks Deposit 15,000
- Exercise Books (per session) 5,000
- Uniforms (JSS1 & SS1 only) 25,000
- Prospectus 1,000
- Medical 2,000
- Caution Fee (per session) 1,000
- ID Card 1,000
- Stationery 1,000
- Vocational Materials 1,000
- Sports Fee 1,000
- Clubs and Societies 1,000
- Utility 1,000
- Security 1,000
- ICT/Website/e-Result 3,000
- School Media Fee 3,000
- Extra Lessons 2,000
- Insurance 5,000
Total Approved Charges: ₦100,000 Only
(For first term new student registration)
Important Highlights
- All Unity Schools follow this fee structure. Whether it’s FGGC, FGC, or FSTC, the same amount applies.
- No tuition fee is charged. Federal Government covers this cost.
- Payment covers all essentials, including textbooks, school uniforms, ICT services and insurance.
- This breakdown applies only to first-term payments for newly admitted students in JSS1 or SS1.
FAQs – Unity Schools Fees in Nigeria 2025
Q: Is tuition completely free in Unity Colleges?
Yes. The Federal Government provides free tuition in all Unity Schools.
Q: Is the ₦100,000 compulsory?
Yes. It covers non-tuition items like boarding, uniforms, books, medical, ICT, and other student services.
Q: Are returning students to pay this same amount?
No. This breakdown applies to new intakes only in JSS1 or SS1. Returning students pay less.
Q: Can I pay in installments?
Generally, Unity Schools require full payment before resumption. Contact your school for exceptions.
Q: Is the payment the same in all FUCs?
Yes. All Federal Government Colleges (FGCs), Federal Girls’ Colleges (FGGCs), and Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) use this unified fee schedule.
Note:
Federal Unity Colleges remain one of the most affordable and high-quality public secondary schools in Nigeria. With tuition fully subsidized by the government and total first-term fees capped at ₦100,000, these institutions continue to provide access to quality education at a reasonable cost.
To get your child ready for admission into a Unity School, consider downloading our NCEE Past Questions and Answers PDF – fully updated for 2025!