Government spends GH¢917m on No-Fees-Stress policy for 321,807 students
The government has so far spent GH¢917 million to support students under the No-Fees-Stress Policy, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed.
The Ghana government has allocated GH¢917 million to support students under the No-Fees-Stress Policy, Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu revealed. This funding, sourced from the Consolidated Fund, benefits 321,807 students. The initiative, established by President John Mahama in July 2025, aims to alleviate the financial burden of tertiary education for students and their families.
At a stakeholder engagement in Dawu, Eastern Region, Iddrisu emphasized the importance of timely budgetary releases to prevent the policy from losing its purpose. He highlighted recent changes, such as the introduction of government-funded support for Law and medical education students. The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), overseen by CEO Dr Saajida Shiraz, plays a crucial role in implementing the No-Fees-Stress Policy, with a focus on five sub-components including fee waivers and enhanced loan schemes.
Board Chair Cynthia Amerley Amarteifio underscored the government's commitment to making access, inclusion, affordability, and sustainability central to tertiary education in Ghana.
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