The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) has officially activated its hostel booking and payment portal, allowing students to proceed with securing accommodation within the university hostels for the 2026/2027 academic session.

FUTO hostel booking portal showing available hostels and prices

This development follows earlier notices indicating that the hostel portal would be activated shortly after the school fees payment portal was opened, giving students who had already settled their fees a chance to move quickly on hostel booking.

According to the announcement, students wishing to secure accommodation within the university hostels are advised to proceed to their respective FUTO student profiles to book and make the necessary hostel payments.

Importantly, the notice specifies that hostel booking is to be completed after students have finished their school fee payments, suggesting that school fee payment remains a prerequisite step before hostel booking can be processed.

Available Hostels and Prices

As students begin exploring the "Select Hostel" section of the portal, the following options and prices have been sighted so far:

Hostel D
Number of Rooms 79
Bed Spaces 616
Category Female
Price per Room ₦40,000
Hostel C
Number of Rooms 79
Bed Spaces 632
Category Female
Price per Room ₦40,000
TETFUND Hostel 1A
Number of Rooms 76
Bed Spaces 304
Category Female
Price per Room ₦75,000

It is important to note that this is not necessarily the full list of hostels available on the portal, as more options (including male hostels) are likely listed further down the selection page. Students are advised to scroll through the entire "Select Hostel" list on their own profile to view all available options, prices, and bed spaces before making a choice, as availability may also vary by the time individual students log in.

How to Book Your Hostel

Students intending to secure hostel accommodation are advised to:

  1. Ensure that your school fees have been fully paid, as this appears to be a requirement before hostel booking.
  2. Log in to your FUTO student profile.
  3. Navigate to the "Book Hostel" section of the portal.
  4. Scroll through the "Select Hostel" list to view all available hostels, their room/bed capacity, and prices.
  5. Click "Select" on your preferred hostel.
  6. Proceed to generate your payment invoice and complete payment through the designated channel.
  7. Confirm your booking and save or print your confirmation/receipt for future reference.

Why Students Should Act Quickly

Hostel accommodation at FUTO, like most federal universities, is typically limited in space, with available slots filling up quickly once booking opens. Students who delay are at risk of missing out on securing a spot within the university hostels, potentially leaving them to seek off-campus accommodation instead.

Given this, students who have already completed their school fee payments are strongly encouraged to proceed with hostel booking as soon as possible, rather than waiting until spaces become scarce or preferred hostels get fully booked.

Important Reminder

Students are advised to complete all hostel-related transactions strictly through the official FUTO student portal, to avoid falling victim to scammers offering fake hostel booking arrangements outside the university's official system.

Students who have completed their school fee payments are advised to log in to their portal promptly, review all available hostel options and prices, and proceed with booking to secure a space before hostels are fully occupied.