The University of Ghana (UG) has raised concerns over parts of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission’s (GTEC) recently published fee schedule for the 2026 academic year, arguing that some items do not reflect agreements reached at a stakeholder meeting chaired by a Deputy Minister of Education.
GTEC had earlier reminded public universities that any fee adjustments must follow legally prescribed processes, including Parliamentary approval.
The Commission also instructed institutions to refund or credit students who had paid amounts exceeding last year’s approved fees, revert dues such as SRC and GRASSAG charges to previous rates, and suspend newly introduced levies.
In a letter to the Director-General of GTEC, Vice-Chancellor Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo highlighted areas where the Commission’s publication diverged from decisions taken during the January 8, 2026 consultative meeting, which included GTEC officials, the University Council, management, and student representatives.
Prof. Amfo noted that the UGSRC Development Levy agreed at the meeting was GH¢200, contrary to the amount reflected in GTEC’s release. She also clarified that the telecom bundle, an optional data package based on a student survey, was to remain at GH¢312.
Another point of contention is the 75th Anniversary Levy, meant to support the university’s Student Experience Centre project. The Vice-Chancellor stated that this levy was not discussed for cancellation and does not constitute a new charge.
“There was no discussion or decision during the meeting on the 75th Anniversary Levy, which is not a new line item,” she said, adding, “We are therefore unclear on the basis for the request to stop this levy after the current academic year.”
The University of Ghana emphasized that it will continue to engage GTEC and the Ministry of Education to ensure that outcomes from the January meeting are implemented accurately.
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