The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has announced that applications for its Regular Students Loan and Students Loan Plus schemes for the 2025/2026 academic year will close on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
In a press release issued on Monday, July 6, the Fund urged all tertiary students who are at various stages of the application process to complete and submit their applications before the deadline.
According to the SLTF, the application portal will be closed to enable the timely completion of loan disbursements for the 2025/2026 academic year while preparing for the commencement of the 2026/2027 application cycle.
The Fund disclosed that it has so far disbursed GH¢170,493,187.50 under the Regular Students Loan scheme to 47,988 beneficiaries.
It added that an additional GH¢17,205,184.13 has been disbursed under the Students Loan Plus initiative to 1,426 students, including 610 law students, with the funds paid directly to their respective tertiary institutions as full fee-coverage loans.
The SLTF said the figures reflect its continued commitment to expanding access to tertiary education financing across the country.
As it works to process and disburse loans to all remaining applicants for the academic year, the Fund encouraged prospective beneficiaries to complete their applications early to ensure smooth processing and avoid last-minute system congestion.
The Fund reaffirmed its commitment to providing timely financial support to Ghanaian tertiary students and advised applicants seeking further information or assistance to visit the nearest SLTF Zonal Office or contact the Fund through its official communication channels.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
