Education Minister-designate Haruna Iddrisu has announced that first-year students at public tertiary institutions will receive a refund for their admission fees.He emphasized that this measure is part of President John Mahama’s broader strategy to enhance access to higher education for all.

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Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, the Tamale South MP disclosed that the government will allocate GH¢345 million to cover the admission fees for students enrolled in general academic programs at tertiary institutions, excluding specialized courses such as medicine.“On the authority of President Mahama, and with the approval of the Minister of Finance-designate, Hon.

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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 said.The Minister-designate assured that students who have already settled their admission fees will also benefit from the refund.He added, “And for President Mahama, this is a model to experiment. We will look at it.

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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."The policy honors a commitment made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in their 2024 election campaign.It forms a key part of a broader reform initiative aimed at expanding access to higher education, with a particular focus on supporting students from financially challenged backgrounds.

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