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Urgent help for hostel fees.

School hostel spaces go fast, and off-campus rooms near many universities now cost a year's rent upfront. Without a place to stay close to school, lectures become a daily struggle. Many students ask AbegNa for part of their hostel fee so they can lock in the room.

Usual cost in Nigeria₦15,000 to ₦400,000
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When this happens

  • The school hostel portal opened and spaces will be gone in days.
  • You found an off-campus room but the landlord wants full payment now.
  • You are squatting with a friend and need your own bed space.

How AbegNa helps

  1. Ask. Say what you need for hostel fees, up to ₦100,000, in your own voice.
  2. Share. Your request becomes a card for WhatsApp, Facebook and X.
  3. Receive. People give what they can. 0% commission. It goes to your own bank account.

Other places to try

University hostel allocation

On-campus hostels are usually far cheaper than private lodges. Apply as soon as the portal opens.

Share a room

Splitting a self-contain or bed space with coursemates cuts the cost.

Departmental or alumni bursaries

Some departments and alumni associations give small support to students in need.

Questions about hostel fees

How much are hostel fees in Nigeria?

University hostels often cost ₦15,000 to ₦100,000 a session, while private hostels and off-campus rooms can be ₦150,000 to ₦400,000 or more a year. Requests on AbegNa go up to ₦100,000, so many students ask for part of it.

Can students ask for hostel money on AbegNa?

Yes. Post your need with a short voice note. After a BVN or NIN check and a live selfie, you withdraw to your own account.

Should I pay an agent before seeing the room?

Be careful. See the room and confirm the landlord or school before paying anyone.

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