Govt to extend student loan scheme to private tertiary institutions – Haruna Iddrisu

Govt to extend student loan scheme to private tertiary institutions – Haruna Iddrisu

The government is considering extending the Student Loan Scheme to cover students enrolled in private tertiary institutions. This announcement came during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed board members of the Student Loan Trust Fund on Tuesday, April 29, which coincided with the official launch of a digital loan application platform designed to streamline […] The post Govt to extend student loan scheme to private tertiary institut…

Education Minister orders an increase in student loan funding

By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to raise its funding for student loans from GHC60 million to GHC150 million.‎‎Speaking at the inauguration of the new Board of Trustees for the Students Loan Trust Fund in Accra on April 29, 2025, the Minister said the increase is part of government’s plan to support more students, especially those in private universities.‎‎Currentl…