CUT slashes fees for students on attachment

CHINHOYI University of Technology (CUT) has begun effecting a Government directive to slash tuition fees for students on attachment.

The directive is expected to bring relief to parents and guardians, who have been paying full fees for students on industrial attachment.

In an interview yesterday, CUT spokesperson Dr Tapera Musekiwa said the institution of higher learning is working on modalities to effect the directive.

CUT, he said, recognised the social and economic challenges faced by students.

“We 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.

Dr Musekiwa also hailed Government for recognising the fact that colleges still need funding, even when students are not on campus.

“The institution requires funds to meet supervisory costs for each student on attachment and we appreciate the Government for considering this,” he said.

Parents and guardians also welcomed the initiative.

Mr Kingstone Mubonderi said there were difficulties in caring for children, who were on attachment and at the same time raising fees for the next semester.

The students, he said, would require accommodation, food and transport because the allowances they get from companies are not adequate.

“We thank Government for seriously considering slashing fees because the students would not be attending lessons at college.

“I think even the visits by lecturers to assess and monitor the work of students on attachment do not justify payment of full tuition fees,” he said.

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