7 d. ago SLTF CEO commends President Mahama and stakeholders for ‘No Fees Stress’ launch

Dr Saajida Shiraz, acting Chief Executive Officer of the Student Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), has lauded President John Dramani Mahama and key stakeholders for their collective efforts in launching the transformative ‘No Fees Stress’ policy on 4 July 2025 in Koforidua. The flagship initiative waives academic user fees for all first-year students at public tertiary institutions, […]

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9 d. ago Accelerated student loan disbursement earns praise from Africa Education Watch

The Student Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has been commended for the swift release of second-semester disbursements in 2025, a first since the COVID‑19 pandemic, prompting vigorous praise from civil society. The SLTF began distributing funds on 1 July, reaching 19,703 tertiary students, with priority given to those in private institutions, before the ‘No‑Fees‑Stress’ initiative was […]

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9 d. ago Education Minister promises increase in Students Loan Trust Fund allocation from GH¢70m to GH¢150m

Ghanaian tertiary students are set to receive a significant injection of financial support, as Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced a more than doubling of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFUND) allocation to the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF). This major boost, increasing the allocation from GH¢70 million to GH¢150 million, aims to alleviate the financial […]

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1 week ago Over 19,700 students receive second semester loans – Dr Saajida Shiraz

The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), Dr. Saajida Shiraz, has confirmed that SLTF recently disbursed second-semester loans to 19,703 students across 135 public and private institutions.

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1 week ago Students Loan Trust Fund begins 2nd semester disbursements ahead of no

The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has commenced the disbursement of second-semester loans to tertiary students across the country.

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2 w. ago GETFund warns public against fake recruitment and contract scams

The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has issued a strong warning to the public over the circulation of fake recruitment and contract advertisements on social media, describing them as “cleverly designed” scams targeting unsuspecting individuals.

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