The procedure and requirements for paying tuition fees for students studying in higher educational institutions (HEIs) are one of the pressing issues for many. Unfortunately, in some cases, students are not allowed to take interim assessments or final exams due to incomplete or partial payment of tuition fees. And this is completely wrong from a legal point of view.

Can a student who hasn't paid the contract be disqualified from the exam?

No, the university administration or teachers have no legal right to do this. Failure to admit a student to the interim or final control cannot be justified solely by non-payment of the contract.

The only legal measure is that if a student does not fulfill the terms of the contract at all and the contract fee is not paid, the university has the right to expel him from the ranks of students. However, actions such as not allowing students to take exams, not allowing them to attend classes, and deliberately throwing them off the subject are illegal and violate pedagogical ethics.

In this regard, several official sources also emphasize the following recommendations:

"It is absolutely forbidden to refuse a student admission to the intermediate or final exam, to deliberately fail a subject, to refuse admission to classes, and to carry out other illegal actions."

📅 What are the contract payment deadlines?

Higher educational institutions have established the following deadlines for payment of contracts:

Applicants recommended for admission to students:

At least 25% - until September 15 (or until the deadline established by the State Admissions Committee).

Second and subsequent year students:

until October 1 - within the timeframe determined by the HEI management;

General payment procedure for all course students:

At least 50% - until January 1;

75% - until March 1;

100% - until May 1 (or until the period extended by the HEI management).

For foreign citizens: Valid for specific periods determined by the university administration.

Non-state universities: In this case, the contract is determined on the basis of an agreement between the student and the university.

✅ Conclusion:

No student can be excluded from the exam due to incomplete payment of the contract. Exams are a means of assessing a student's knowledge, the right to which can be limited only on the basis of law. If you or someone you know have encountered such a situation, it is recommended to contact the university administration, the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education, or relevant official platforms.