How to apply for NYSC exemption letter
Students who have completed their higher institution and received an academic degree have the right to participate in the NYSC program for one year. It does not matter if the person is a Nigerian or foreign graduate.
But there are certain circumstances and exemptions regarding this rule. In this case, even if the graduate student is conferred a degree, he/she still will not be called up to national service, and he/she will be provided a certificate of exemption or exclusion by NYSC depending on the circumstances.
What is NYSC exemption letter and who has a right to have it?
The certificate of exemption is issued to those who, by law, may not participate in NYSC
So, what are the reasons for exclusion from NYSC?
You would not qualify for the NYSC programme if you were a part-time student. Also, you won't be called up to NYSC if you are older than 30 years. If you have served in the Armed Forces, SSS or Police Forces of Nigeria for more than nine months, you won't participate in the national service, as well as if you have received any national award/honor, for example, from OON. If you fall into any of these categories, you will be released from service and you will be issued a certificate of exemption or exclusion. This applies to both Nigerian and foreign graduates.
Who receives an exclusion letter from NYSC?
If you're a part-time student of any University in Nigeria or abroad, you will not be called up to NYSC. You will not receive a certificate of exemption either, but instead, you will receive a letter of exclusion.
If you were a full-time student but graduated from the University at the age 30 or over, you will receive a certificate of exemption. You may also fall under other categories of exceptions, and all you will get in this case is the certificate of exemption from NYSC.
How to get NYSC exemption letter if you are a Nigerian or foreign graduate
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Your institution plays an important role in this. After graduation, your school will send your data to NYSC, along with information about other students with whom you studied together. (either for exclusion or for calling up). NYSC will then send a list back to your school, which will include those who will be called and those who will be granted an exemption. The reasons for your exemption will be clearly indicated in it.
When others are issued a letter with an invitation to come to camp, you must return to your school and get your certificate of exemption. Your NYSC exemption letter will be ready within two weeks of your colleagues arriving at the NYSC camp orientation.
Now, let's talk about the procedure for getting a certificate of exemption.
Due to the recently introduced online enrollment for future members of the service, the procedure became significantly easier. All you need to do is simply to register in accordance with the established rules at the set time. Pay the registration fees, as well as other fees, and provide all the necessary information.
At the end of the registration, you will receive a message stating that you have been excluded from participation in the service and that your certificate of exception will be sent to your school at a specific time.
How to get a certificate of exemption from NYSC if you are a foreign graduate
This process is a little different from the one described above, and the difference lies in the fact that you will need to come back to Nigeria. The whole process will be carried out in person at the NYSC Secretariat in Abuja.
Exemption certificate for foreign graduates must be collected in the main office of the Directorate of the NYSC at a specified time. Either you served for one year and received certificate, or you were released from service and received a certificate of exception or exclusion, you still are a graduate. You have the right to engage in any occupation. The choice of employing you lies on your potential employer.
How to print NYSC exemption letter online?
If you want to print your letter of exemption or NYSC exclusion letter online, there is an easy way to do that. You just need to visit the official website of the NYSC - portal.nysc.org.ng. After doing that, you need to log into your account by entering your login and password. After that, you will be able to print your letter of exemption quickly.
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Source: Legit.ng
