The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued a reminder to all public tertiary education institutions in the country to strictly adhere to the approved fees and charges for the 2022/2023 academic year. According to a letter from GTEC, the Parliament of Ghana has approved a maximum 15% increase on fees charged in the 2021/2022 academic year.
However, the commission has received numerous petitions from students and other individuals alleging that some universities are charging fees far in excess of this approved increase. GTEC has warned that any increases above the approved rate will be in direct contravention of the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2022 (Act 1080) and could result in sanctions from the Parliament of Ghana.
In an effort to address financial challenges faced by some students, GTEC has also advised institutions to consider accepting a 50% part-payment of fees to enable students to register at the beginning of the year, with a specific payment plan agreed upon for the balance to be paid based on individual circumstances. This measure is intended to provide flexible terms of payment and reduce the fee-default rate among students with genuine financial difficulties.
Source: ITN
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