Deputy Education Minister Dr Clement Apaak has announced that first-year university students will no longer receive direct refunds as part of the government’s no-fee stress policy.
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Instead, the funds will be applied as credits toward their second-year tuition fees.
Dr Apaak, speaking on JoyNews’ NewsNight, emphasised that this decision was made to ensure transparency and avoid logistical complications.
He explained, “Rather than the physical reimbursement, going forward, as they go into their second year, what should have come to them to defer their academic fee for the first year will become a credit, which will then mean that as they go to second year, they wouldn’t have to pay because they have already paid for their first year.”
Adding “This approach helps us avoid logistical challenges and any potential impropriety.”
The no-fee stress policy was a key campaign promise by President John Mahama, who pledged to absorb fees for all Level 100 students within the first 120 days of his administration.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu had reiterated this commitment, assuring that refunds would be issued to students who had already paid for the 2025 academic year.
Despite allocating GHS499.8 million for the policy, the government has opted to channel the funds directly to universities rather than reimbursing students. This approach, according to Dr Apaak, will streamline the process and prevent potential misuse of funds.
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