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Directorate of Finance and Accounts

Transparent, accountable stewardship of University finances.

CPA Daniel Kimaiyo
Director, Finance and AccountsCPA Daniel Kimaiyo
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About the Directorate

The Finance and Accounts Directorate is responsible for the effective management, control and stewardship of the University's financial resources. The Directorate supports the achievement of the University's mandate through prudent budgeting, accurate reporting and compliance with public finance requirements, keeping transparent records of all University transactions.

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Student Finance

Student Finance maintains accurate and transparent financial records for all student transactions with the University. Our services cover tuition fee processing, application charges, fee exemptions, receipting and ledger maintenance, so every amount received and applied is traceable.

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Fees & Payment

Students and other stakeholders should only use the University's officially approved payment channels.

The University Fee Payment Policy offers flexible payment options for different learner circumstances, including instalment plans aligned to funding schedules.

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Payment Channels

Pay through the My OUK Student Portal:

  1. 01Log in to the official My OUK Student Portal
  2. 02Open the Student Fee Ledger tab
  3. 03Click Pay Now, enter the amount and confirm

Bursaries and sponsorships: funds from NG-CDF, NGAAF, HELB, the Universities Fund or NGOs, whether by cheque or bank transfer, should quote the student's admission number.

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Fee Statements

Students can access their fee statements through their portals at any time, including charges, payments, allocations and balances.

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Sources of Funds

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Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

apply online through the HELB Student Portal. You will need your admission letter, National ID card, parent or guardian details and KCSE details.

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HEF New Funding Model

combines scholarships, loans and household contributions. It applies to students who sat KCSE in 2022 or later.

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Bursaries and external aid

forms are available from NG-CDF, NGAAF, county governments and private organisations. Awards are based on financial need, academic progress and meeting application deadlines.

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Refunds & Financial Clearance

Excess fees from HELB disbursements are returned to HELB for students who graduate with a credit balance.

Outstanding balances must be cleared before graduation and before transcripts are released.

Other refunds are paid to the original source of payment once verified.

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Staff Financial Services

The Directorate supports staff through:

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Payroll administration

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Processing of approved claims and allowances

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Travel and subsistence payments

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Staff advances and accountabilities

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Financial information and guidance

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Forms & Downloads

The fee structure and payment forms are available on the University website.

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FAQs

Student ledger accounts are only credited once the actual funds reflect in the OUK Bank Account and the allocation list is shared with the Finance team.

Log in to the My OUK portal and open the Fee Ledger tab to view or download your statement.

Write to studentfinance@ouk.ac.ke (undergraduate) or pgstudentfinance@ouk.ac.ke (postgraduate), quoting your admission number.

Get in touch with the directorate

Have a question or need support from this office?

Reach out directly and the team will respond.