All tuition and other fees are due in full by the first week of each semester. Students are responsible for their own tuition and fees. Men who receive financial assistance need to make the necessary arrangements with their sponsors to ensure this deadline is met.
Students who are unable to pay their tuition and fees in full by the first week of the semester may apply to Shepherds to enter the extended payment plan. A special administration fee is payable.
If a student faces financial difficulties and foresees that he will not be able to pay his tuition and fees on time, he should contact Shepherds immediately so that the appropriate arrangements can be made.
Payment Dates
Week 1 of semester | All tuition and fees due |
Week 1 of semester Extended payment plan: | Admin fee & 1st installment due |
Week 6 of semester Extended payment plan: | 2nd installment due |
Week 11 of semester Extended payment plan: | 3rd (final) installment due |
Special students, Auditors | Payment must be made before the start of each subject attended |
Refund Policy
If a student withdraws from the Shepherds programme and he has paid his tuition fees, or part thereof, he may receive a refund, depending on the week of his withdrawal in that semester. The student must submit his withdrawal in writing to Shepherds. No refunds will be processed if a written withdrawal is not received. Students who receive scholarships must have their donors contact Shepherds and the refund will be processed accordingly. Shepherds will not direct refunds to the personal accounts of students who receive external financial assistance.
Refunds for students who pay Regular Tuition will be processed according to the following schedule:
Week of Withdrawal | Percentage of Refund |
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1-5 | 100% |
6-9 | 75% |
10-13 | 50% |
14 onward 100% | 0% |
Refunds for students who pay according to the Extended Payment Plan will be processed according to the following schedule:
Week of Withdrawal | Percentage of Refund |
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1-2 | 100% of 1st payment |
3 | 75% of 1st payment |
4 | 50% of 1st payment |
5 | 0% of 1st payment |
6-7 | 100% of 2nd payment |
8 | 75% of 2nd payment |
9 | 50% of 2nd payment |
10 | 0% of 2nd payment |
11-12 | 100% of 3rd payment |
13 | 75% of 3rd payment |
14 | 50% of 3rd payment |
15 onward | 0% of 3rd payment |
Refunds for Auditors are calculated per subject and will be processed according to the following schedule:
Week of Withdrawal | Percentage of Refund |
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1 | 100% |
2 | 75% |
3 | 50% |
4 onward | 0% |
Refunds for Special Students require individual calculations and will be determined case-by-case.