Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has disclosed that about 15,000 students have so far received disbursements under the government’s No Fees Stress policy.
In a post on social media platform X on Thursday, July 3, 2025, he indicated that the remaining eligible students would receive their payments after the necessary verification processes are completed.
“No Fees Stress Update. About 15,000 students have received disbursements under the policy. Remaining students will receive payments shortly after verification. President Mahama will officially launch the policy tomorrow at Koforidua,” he wrote.
The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, had earlier announced that the No Fees Stress policy will take full effect from Thursday, July 4, 2025.
Speaking at the 58th Special Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Saturday, June 28, 2025, she explained that the initiative is aimed at easing the financial burden on first-year public tertiary students.
The policy, which waives academic user fees for first-year students at public universities, polytechnics, and other accredited tertiary institutions, was one of President John Dramani Mahama’s key campaign promises during the 2024 elections.
The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), which is administering the policy, had earlier confirmed that over 22,000 applications have already been validated, with disbursement processes ongoing.
In line with the policy, the SLTF had earlier announced that reimbursements for academic user fees would begin for the 2024/2025 academic year, targeting students enrolled in accredited diploma or degree programmes at public tertiary institutions.
The SLTF has encouraged all eligible first-year students to apply through the official No Fees Stress portal, with applications to be cross-checked against admission records from participating institutions.
The initiative forms part of the government’s broader efforts to promote equitable access to tertiary education and reduce the financial barriers that often hinder academic progression for Ghanaian youth.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Hamdia Mohammed
