SLTF COMMENCES PAYMENTS UNDER NO ACADEMIC FEES POLICY

The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has commenced disbursements to eligible students across public tertiary institutions in Ghana under the Government’s flagship No Academic Fees policy for the 2025/2026 academic year.

A total of 184,489 records were received from 163 Public Tertiary Institutions nationwide as admission data for first-year students. To date, 161,170 students have successfully validated their information and are being processed for payment.

As part of the hybrid implementation plan for the 2025/2026 academic year, the Fund has introduced a direct-to-institutions disbursement model for students enrolled in Colleges of Education, Colleges of Agriculture, and Health Training Institutions. Under this model, academic fees for 41,007 students have been paid directly to 137 institutions.

Under the reimbursement model, the Fund has completed academic fee payments for the first batch of 11,000 first-year students in Public Universities and Public Technical Universities.

Overall, 52,007 students have so far benefited from the No Academic Fees initiative for the 2025/2026 academic year, with remaining beneficiaries assured of payment in subsequent phases.

The SLTF reiterates its commitment to ensuring that no eligible Ghanaian student is denied access to tertiary education due to financial constraints and appreciates the continued cooperation and support of stakeholders in the implementation of this initiative.

For further information, contact SLTF via email at info@sltf.gov.gh or telephone numbers 0302751020/0264043072.

SIGNED:

Dr. Saajida Shiraz

CEO. Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF)