The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has confirmed the release of GHS 67,671,080 as part of the non-feeding component of teacher trainee allowances for 30,157 students across 37 public Colleges of Education in Ghana.
In a Facebook statement, Saadija Shiraaz, Chief Executive Officer of SLTF, announced that the funds were received from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, with the final tranche scheduled to arrive on July 29, 2025.
Disbursements began on August 1 based on verified student data.
“We proceeded to pay teacher trainee allowances of five months to 30,157 students in 37 Public Colleges of Education based on the data available to us at the time,” Dr. Shiraaz stated.
She noted that the SLTF is still processing additional data from other Colleges of Education and that payments will continue once verification is complete.
“We are currently receiving more student data from the Colleges of Education, and will pay as soon as that data is received and cleared,” she assured.
Dr. Shiraaz also emphasized the Fund’s commitment to transparency and appealed for patience from students and the public.
“Please indulge us as we go through the necessary operational motions to ensure you receive the support due you from government,” she said, acknowledging the efforts of her team working behind the scenes.
She further disclosed that the SLTF is continuing reimbursements under the No-Fees-Stress initiative, with deadlines extended to ensure all eligible students are covered.
The Fund reaffirmed its commitment to supporting teacher trainees through timely financial assistance and reiterated its openness to feedback and collaboration with stakeholders.
Source: Adomonline.com
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