2024/25 Academic Year:  Haruna Iddrisu Announces Refund of Admission Fees for First-Year Public Tertiary Students

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2024/25 Academic Year:  Haruna Iddrisu Announces Refund of Admission Fees for First-Year Public Tertiary Students
2024/25 Academic Year:  Haruna Iddrisu Announces Refund of Admission Fees for First-Year Public Tertiary Students

Ferdinand | EducationGhana |  January  20| 2024/25 Academic Year:  Haruna Iddrisu Announces Refund of Admission Fees for First-Year Public Tertiary Students

 

 Education Minister-designate Haruna Iddrisu announces the refund of admission fees for first-year public tertiary students as part of President Mahama’s Free Level 100 Policy. Learn more about this groundbreaking initiative.

 

Education Minister-Designate Haruna Iddrisu Announces Admission Fee Refunds

The Education Minister-designate, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed plans to refund admission fees paid by first-year students enrolled in public tertiary institutions.

This policy, part of President John Dramani Mahama’s agenda to enhance access to higher education, was announced during Haruna Iddrisu’s vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, January 20, 2025.

 

GH₵345 Million Allocated for Refunds

The government will allocate GH₵345 million to cover admission fees for students pursuing general subject areas in tertiary institutions. However, the initiative excludes professional programs such as medicine.

“On the authority of President Mahama, and with the approval of the Minister of Finance-designate, Hon. Ato Forson, this provision will be included in the government’s Reset Budget. The funds will ensure that students undertaking courses in the general subject areas have their admission fees refunded,” Haruna Iddrisu stated.

 

Inclusive Policy for Paid and Unpaid Fees

Haruna Iddrisu assured that the policy would be inclusive, ensuring that students who have already paid their admission fees are also eligible for refunds.

“And for President Mahama, this is a model to experiment. We will look at it. How do we fare as a country? If it’s possible for expansion, then he will expand it. And he’s not asked that if you are able, you should not,” he added.

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Fulfillment of NDC Campaign Promise

This initiative is a realization of a manifesto promise made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the 2024 election campaign.

It is part of broader reforms aimed at making tertiary education more accessible, especially for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

 

A Step Toward Accessible Higher Education

The policy is expected to:

  1. Alleviate Financial Burdens: Enable students from low-income families to pursue higher education without financial strain.
  2. Enhance Enrollment Rates: Encourage more students to enroll in tertiary institutions by reducing entry barriers.
  3. Test Feasibility for Expansion: Serve as a pilot project to assess the scalability of free admission fees across other programs and levels.

Stakeholder Reactions

The announcement has been met with positive reactions from students and education stakeholders. Many have praised the government for prioritizing education accessibility, while some await details on implementation and sustainability.

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