Parents who had paid fees for their children to get admission into universities can now claim a refund from their respective institutions.

Vice Chancellors said no parent or student was forced to pay fees and noted that those who parted with money did on their own volition.

"If there is any parent who has paid, they must have paid that out of their own will, without being forced. And therefore, what will happen when the categorisation comes and maybe they will not be required to pay, then the university will be able to refund," said Prof Daniel Mugendi, chairperson of the Vice Chancellors Committee.