Big Help Coming: Students Loan Plus to Start This Year (2025/2026 Academic Year) – Says SLTF Boss
The Chief Executive Officer of the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), Dr. Shiraz Saajida, has shared some exciting news with students in Ghana. She announced that a new support plan called Students Loan Plus will begin in the 2025/2026 academic year.
Dr. Shiraz made this announcement on Friday, July 4, during the official launch of the No Fees Stress policy in Koforidua. She explained that the new loan plan is part of the government’s effort to make tertiary education easier to access and more affordable for all students.
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“We are also preparing to roll out the Students Loan Plus initiative this year at the beginning of the 2025/2026 academic year,” – Dr. Shiraz Saajida.
The Students Loan Plus is designed to solve some of the big problems students face when trying to get loans. It will make getting a loan simpler, give students more money, and ensure that the money arrives on time.
Dr. Shiraz also said the goal of this new plan is to break down the barriers that stop many students from continuing their education, especially those from poor homes.
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This new loan initiative is part of the wider No Fees Stress policy, started by President John Dramani Mahama, which is helping students by removing the stress of paying huge school fees. The policy is especially helping first-year students and those from disadvantaged areas.
Dr. Shiraz promised that the SLTF would work hard, honestly, and in partnership with others to make sure this loan plan succeeds.
“We’re fully committed to making this work. We will continue to collaborate with all stakeholders to improve student support,” she added.
The announcement brings hope to many students who have struggled to pay fees or take care of themselves in school. With the Students Loan Plus, things are about to get better.
