CUT heads Govt directive on fees

Fortunate Gora Chinhoyi Bureau
Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) has heeded a Government directive to reduce tuition fees for students on attachment.
The Government directive has since been commended by parents and guardians who were faced with more expenses while catering for the students on work-related attachment.

In an interview recently, CUT spokesperson Dr Tapera Musekiwa said the institution was working on effecting the directive. He said CUT had recognised the social and economic challenges students face while on attachments.

“We are appreciate Government for opening our eyes to see a hidden mistake of years. We are definitely going to slash the fees in consideration of the economic environment and socio-economic status our students encounter while on internship,” he said.
“The institution requires funds to meet supervisory costs for each student on attachment and we appreciate the Government for considering this,” he said.

The move also received backing from parents and guardians with children in college.
Mr Kingstone Mubonderi said they faced a double burden caring for their children who are on attachment while paying fees at school.

The students, he said, would require accommodation, food and transport because the allowances from the companies would be inadequate.

“We thank the Government for seriously considering the slashing of fees because the students would not be attending lessons at college. I think even the visits by lectures to assess and monitor the work of the students on attachment does not justify payment of full tuition fees,” he said.

He said in cases were students got allowances, these could not sustain them due to the harsh economic conditions.