By: Deborah Amewoyi
In a significant development, Chief Executive Officer for Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), Dr. Saajida Shiraz in a press statement on May 12, 2025 has announced the reimbursement of first year students in public institutions.
According to the release, the reimbursement is set to begin in June 2025 as part of efforts to alleviate financial hardships faced by first-year students in higher educational institutions.
Significantly, first year students are mandated to submit their application via the no fee stress portal for verification or risk reimbursement. ” to benefit from this initiative, eligible first-year students are encouraged to submit their
applications via the No-Fees-Stress application portal at https://nofeesstress.sltf.gov.gh. Applications will be validated against admission data from associated public tertiary institutions.” the notice stressed.
Requirements for registration are as follows; a valid Ghana Card, a smart device with a camera lens and a mandatory bank account with the Ghana Commercial bank (GCB).
Registration for reimbursement is strictly online and eligible students are advised to register now to ensure prompt reimbursement of fees.
